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71" Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolem,

.he State Of Texas, Founded 1897

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BENEVOLENCE

BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 JUNE 30, 1976

VOLUME 64, NUMBER 26

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK Let us rededicate ourselves to the principles laid down by our founders of both our United States and our own SPJST Society.

Our United States constitution was formed with a defined approach to integrity in government, separation of church and state, government by the people, for the people, and of the people, etc., yet we have witnessed a deteriation and detour from those stated principles and course. We have witnessed the (forced) resignation of both a president and vice president of our country.

Our SPJST Society was founded and fashioned after those same sound principles: non-sectarian and non-political, yet, we are veering away from those principles at times. Let us not destroy what has proved so beneficial to us in both cases for so many years. * * The 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of our United States is just around the corner — July 4, 1976.

Our 22nd SPJST Convention was concluded June 17, 1976, and somehow, there are some parallels to be thought about in the way decisions are made and the future is formed.

Let us recall history: The Declaration of Independence was the public act by which the Constitutional Congress on July 4, 1776, declared the American colonies to be free and independent of Great

A TIME FOR REDEDICATION Britain. A resolution of independence was offered by R. H. Lee, June 7, 1776. The committee appointed to draft the declaration consisted of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and R. R. Livingston, and the document was written for the most part by Jefferson.

This is the essence of a conversation which supposedly ensued between Franklin and a fellow patriot after the committee had been formed. This patriot questioned the ability of the appointed committee to function and write the deelara-

tion. Franklin answered: "I am very busy, Livingston is more a loyalist than a patriot, Sherman can hardly sign his own name and John Adams feels that a Virginian (Thomas Jefferson) should write the declaration."

The door opened and Thomas Jefferson entered and handed a, draft of the Declaration of Independence to Franklin and asked him and the committee to study it for at least two days and make suggested changes. They did and made practically no changes and that is how our Declaration of Independence was born — in a committee. The words Jefferson wrote: "Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness" should remind us of what July 4th really means.

The declaration was formally and finally signed by 56 members.

Just as Jefferson's committee fashioned in part the future of our country 200 years ago, so was the future of our SPJST Society fashioned in some committees and the convention itself in this eventful year of 1976! * * Sunday, June 20 — After finishing the final touch up work on the Vestnik Sunday, noon, it was time for us to head for Elgin where Lodge No. 18 was hosting District I Youth Achievement Day. The day of this event being Father's Day and a majority of the people getting back in their

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routine after a busy convention week, it was evident from the large attendance and the large number of YAD entries that we' still have dedicated members in District I. We commend you for your effort and support.

In the arts and craft section, the arrangements on exhibition were colorful, well-constructed and neatly assembled for the judges' decisions. Even the talent competition had a fine variety in its presentation. The royalty portion was the highlight of the evening which was composed of three queens and duchesses, plus two kings and one duke from Snook, New Tabor and Brenham lodges.

The' 1975-76 Royal Court members were on hand to witness the youth club members' achievements and to relinquish their titles to their next successors. Queen Susan Trcalek, King Jerry Zavodny, Duchess Sheila Hildebrand and Duke Albert Surovik, all from Lodge 17, New Tabor, made their farewell presentations, and the king and queen were given the privileges to pass on their titles to Queen Melissa Slenk, King David Kovar, including Duchess Ginger Junek and Duke Joey Slovacek, all from Lodge 9, Snook.

Several youngsters from Lodge 9 captured the highest merit awards in District I which consist of: Youth Leader of the Year Betty Schoenemann, Junior of the Year—Jan Schoenemann, Teenager of the Year — Becky Engelmann, and Youth Club of the Year — Lodge No. 9.

Congratulations to all the YAD participants, including the royalty candidates. Your displayed interest and contribution has added richness to the history of your district. Keep up the good work young folks!

It is appropriate, at this time, to include our gratitude to the host lodge for their kindness and liberality which was extended to everyone present. Your friendliness speaks highly of your attitude that makes a person want to return for a visit to your lodge as soon as possible. *

We wish to correct the error in the cutline on p. 18, last issue.

It should have read "Beaky Smith (District V)" instead of Becky Wright. Our editorial listed it correctly. Our apology, Becky,

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Wednesday, June 30, 1976

SUPREME LODGE

A HUMBLE THANK YOU Dear Delegates and Members: It is again fitting for me to express my sincere appreciation to the membership, acting through their delegates, for their confidence in re-electing me your president and head of the Society for the coming 4-year term. As I stated in my brief acceptance speech with my family on the platform with me, I have worked very hard to do the very best that I could in the past years, and will strive to serve you better in the coming term. Being elected president is the highest honor that one can achieve in our Society. I am grateful and humbled by your confidence in me.

I also wish to take this opportunity to salute and congratulate my fellow Supreme Lodge officers who were elected or re-elected, to the directors who were elected or re-elected, and the editor who was re-elected. We will continue to work in harmony as we have in the past. We have a good team to serve you. Speaking for myself, I will strive to keep you informed on a continuing basis about affairs in our Society, just as I have from the day I took office several years ago. I feel that is part of my duty, and I earnestly solicit any of you who are interested to take the time and write or contact anyone here

in the Supreme Lodge at any time for any information you might be seeking. Come to seek information where the information is — and where most likely, the answers will be.

There are a number of observations that I would have) on the convention, but I will reserve those for later after we have had a chance to more closely go over the minutes and proceedings of the convention. (It is my understanding that the convention secretaries will meet here in the Supreme Lodge on or about July 24th to start work on their final version of the minutes and proceedings. I understand that one of the secretaries left shortly after the convention on an extended trip to Europe.) For now, it will suffice to say that I believe the convention was a good one and a very beneficial one for the Society. It was well conducted and an opportunity given to all to express their views.

Of course, there will always be things that were passed and enacted that did not meet with the approval of everyone, and on the other side of the ledger, there were things that did not receive any action that I am sure some people felt were important. Be that as it may, the highest tribunal within the SPJST met, deliberated and acted on many matters pertaining to the operation of our SPJST — the delegates assembled in convention from the various lodges elected by the membership. It was truly a demonstration of the democratic process in action.

I believe that every committee, both prior to and during the convention, acted with wisdom and prudence and deserve our appreciation. As far as the mechanics and the actual staging of the convention, there were many, many people involved who contributed so much of their time and work. Anything as big as this convention requires a lot of work by many people and I think it came off in grand fashion. More observations later.

My family joins me in again expressing our sincere gratitude and appreciation for every consideration given us in the' convention,, and may our labors for the next four years continue to bear fruit as a result of actions taken in this convention.

We will be publishing pictures and scenes from the recent convention in the coming weeks in the Vestnik.

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President — SPJST

REPORTS DISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT May, 1916 Sales

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4, 45,000 Mildred Holeman 88 142 2 45,000 Sidon Tumis 88 Helen Hegwood 9 34,000 17,000 2 J. M. Skrabanek 139 156 1 13,000 David Brinkley 6 12,000 Agnes Lesak 88 88 11 10,500 Della Kadlecek 2 10,000 A. J. Bristik 88 6 10,000 Pearl Hanka 7,000 Agnes Miculka 88 3 5,500 James R. Wood 4 88 1 5,000 E. E. Cameron 170 175 1 5,000 Bessie Franek 88 1 Lydia Hendrick 5,000 88 5 Evelyn Mikeska 5,000 2 2,000 Louis Harms 88 91 2,000 1 Georgia Lostak 2,000 1 Jerry Prochazka 65 88 1,000 Frank Dolezal 1 1,000 1 Tillie Helmcamp 88 1,000 1 A. L. Hilsher 88 1,000 142 1 Alvin Melnar Total — 66/$239,000 Congratulations are in order for Sister Mildred Holeman of Lodge 88 and Brother Sidon Tumis of Lodge 142, for first place in the district with a tie each of $45,000 in sales. Second place winner was Sister Helen Hegwood of Lodge with $34,000 in sales. Third place went to Brother J. M. Skrabanek of Lodge 139, with $17,000 in sales.

Congratulations to all you sales representatives for trying to secure new members for your lodge, district and Supreme Lodge. Remember, this is our bicentennial year; let's try to do our best and see what we can do. It is great to go out and program people's needs because everyone will buy from one, somewhere, why not from you?

Don't put it off another day, start now!

Congratulations are in order for District II for meeting their quota.

That's great, keep up the good work.

Thank you again for a wonderful

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4 month and keep up the good work.

If, at any time, you need my assistance, feel free to call or write.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC Dist. V Sales Repr. .-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 35, ELK

Dear Members and Friends: The monthly meeting of Lodge No. 35, Elk, was called to order on Sunday, June 6th, by President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr. The pledge of allegiance was led by our flag bearer, Steve Dulock.

President Breitkreutz recognized our visitors: Dan Pechacek, Calvin Schmedthorst, Mrs. Pauline Culverhouse, Mrs. Rosalee Blahuta, Esther and Norman Nafus, and Wilma and Alvin Nesuda. We were so glad to have all of these people with us and we welcome them to come back again and often.

Brother Albert Banik read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read. He read the correspondence he had received: It was in the form of a thank-you note from Sister Myrtle Lucille Culverhouse who had spent time in the hospital. We hope that she is doing much better now.

Brother Henry Breitkreutz, Jr., gave the treasurer's report which was approved as read.

In the youth club report, Sister Rosemarie Banik reported on the wet swimming party the kids had on May 31. They not only got wet in the pool but out of it, also. It rained "cats and dogs," and even "ice cubes" in some places. Otherwise, it was an enjoyable day.

The June birthdays that were recognized were Sisters Rosie Wood, Peggy Dieterich and Brother Johnny Stuchly. Many happy, healthy birthdays to all you June people.

We had one new member accepted: Preston Henry Perry; one addition, Barbara Faye Pavelka, and one converted policy, Susan C. Dennis.

Under old business it was agreed

to award the youth club members for their entries at YAD. Under new business the matter of erecting a flag pole in front of the hail was brought up. It was decided to do this because many commented that it was a lot of extra work always having to climb on top of the building to put the flag up.

It was also decided to take a bus to YAD in Ennis on June 27th.

Brother Alvin Nesuda spoke to us for a few minutes. We appreciated the nice kind words he had for our lodge and invited us to come and visit their lodge home in Ennis.

Thank you for the invitation, Brother Nesuda.

Brother Albert Banik reminded all the people who had volunteered to work for the convention about their jobs.

Brother Rudolph Zalman handed out the premium refund checks.

The winners of the door prizes were for the youth: Dennis Schmedthorst and for the adults, Sister Gloria Pavelka.

There being no further business the meeting adjourned.

Before I close I would like to remind everyone about our July 4th celebration. Everyone make plans to attend. It will start around 3 or 3:30 on July 4th. Sister Rosie Wood's report has all the details of the event. Hope to see you all there.

Until July 4th, or at the next meeting, July 11th, I remain Fraternally yours, Peggy Dieterich Reporter SPJST -

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

July 4th, 1976 is hereby proclaimed "Fun Day at 88" with entertainment all day from 11 a.m. on, from the floor of our beautiful new gazebo built especially to celebrate the 200th birthday of our great country. You won't want to miss a minute of this never-to-beforgotten day.

There will be Randy and The Rockets, the Paul Buskirk Trio, the Lodge 88 Choral Group, Joe Bowman — Straight Shooter, Te'x Cherry, The Playmates, Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra, and Earl Epps and The Sounds of Music. Dance in the Chandelier Ballroom from 6 to 9 p.m. with music by Tink Skaggs and his band.

Of course, in addition to all of

the great entertainment at the gazebo, there will be great fun in visiting our many booths with your favorite foods and games.

Again, our lodge committees have worked long and hard to bring you a day you will never forget.

Items and foods at the booths will consist of the following: spinning wheel, beauty contest, cookbooks, kiddy games, fashion show, dunkin' machine, country store, over 'n under, pastry, sausage, popcorn, peanuts, snow cones, barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, french fries, kolache, pickles, soft drinks and beer.

And, last but not least, there 'is our really big event of the day when we will announce the winners of our many beautiful prizes.

Fraternally, Publicity Committee Marlene Caraway, Chairman SPJST -

LODGE NO. 48, BETERSVILLE

Dear Members: The Beyersville Lodge held their regular monthly meeting Monday, June 7, at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was called to order

by President Bobby Wuensche and Ginger Wuensche led the pledge of allegiance.

Sharon Beran read the minutes from the May meeting and they stood approved as read.

We had three new members: Stephan Keith Srnesky, Janie Ruth Kollman and Edwin Ray Kollman.

Our next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 10 at 5 p.m. We will have a barbecue supper following the meeting. Members are asked to bring a vegetable or dessert and you may bring a guest.

At the meeting it was announced that on June 27th the Shiller-Hejl reunion would be held at the lodge.

There was a general, discussion about the convention and following that the meeting was adjourned until July 10 at 5 p.m.

Fraternally, Sharon Beran Reporter SPJST

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD

The regular monthly meeting has been changed for the month of July only to the 2nd Sunday, July llth, at 2 p.m. This change is due to the July 4th holiday.

Mark your calendars and attend

Wednesday, June 30, 1976 this meeting.

Fraternally, Joseph D. Nezval President SPJST -

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Dear Brothers and Sisters: The regular monthly meeting was convened at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 6, by President Ernest Zahirniak.

Everyone present recited the pledge of allegiance.

A moment of silent tribute was observed for our departed Brother Vince Hykel, who passed away June 5th. May he rest in peace.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Frank Cocek and were approved as read.

Correspondence was then acknowledged.

Financial Secretary Bob Wright gave a complete and favorable report.

A list of candidates for membership was read, voted on and accepted by the membership. We welcome Sharon Rose Marek, Janice Marie Marek, David Lynn Chudej and Rachel Lynn Posednik to our lodge.

Brother Zahirniak gave a miscellaneous report on the major repairs of the lodge building, which was approved by the members.

A youth report followed by Youth Leader Maxine Sefcik for April and May happenings. She reminded all of us about the District III YAD at Lodge 135, in Ennis. In addition to her report, she mentioned that her book was available any time for audit. Sister Sefcik was complimented on her comprehensive report.

Sister Beanie Kacir, chairman of the auditing committee, reported that the committee met and audited all books which were found to be up-to-date and in order. She praised Brother Wright for his re-arrangenienir on the ledgers that is no longer time consuming during the audit action.

An interesting deliberation took place before the floor pertaining to our SPJST recommended proposals

by Editor Rudy Sefcik, Brother George Kacir and President Ernest Zahirniak. After some discussion, the membership suggested that more serious study be given and a called session be held Wednesday night before the XXII Convention convenes to carefully con-

sider and weigh these proposals for the benefit of the entire Society, instead of personal gain, in some instances. It was moved to take such action.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, July 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Sister Rosie Cocek won the door prize.

I regret that this letter was not turned in before the convention for publication. Being a reporter of the lodge, I had a hectic time getting numerous things lined out and to make sure that everything was taken care of.

Congratulations to all the elected official officers, directors, committees, publisher and Editor Rudy Sefcik, who is a member of our lodge. May all of these elected parties work in harmony and for the good of our Society!

Keep in mind Tuesday, July 6th, of our regular lodge monthly meeting.

Fraternally, Mona Zahirniak --SPJST-

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Elgin SPJST Lodge No. 18 held its monthly meeting on June 15, 1976, with Vice President Gilbert Kubicek calling the meeting to order. President Curly Gustafson, Financial Secretary Mary Barron and Treasurer Pat McCullough were absent. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance.

The minutes of the May 18, 1976, meeting were read with Damon Doss making the motion to accept as read with George Dieble seconding.

The treasurer's report was given

by Vice President Gilbert Kubicek which was approved. The respective chairmen gave their reports with all being accepted as read. Entertainment Committee chairman then gave a report and stated that Myron Floren would be making a 5return trip to Elgin on February

Correspondence was read from Elgin Savings & Loan stating their appreciation for opening a savings account with them and from Seaton Star Hall in Temple inviting Lodge members and others that are interested to attend their Bicentennial Festival on Sunday, July 25, 1976.

Jack Raven made the motion to

accept the following new members: ' Christopher Alan Hartman, Suzanne Elaine Hibbs, William Henry Nelson, Mary Batley Nelson, David Roy Nelson, Henry A. Taylor, Lede Ann Johnson, Brent Lee Johnson, and Jay Dee Johnson.

Refund checks went to Frances Creppon, Fred Creppon, Irene Hamann, Ivan Hamann, Larry Gene Hamann and Gladys Mogonye.

It was announced that Judy Bayless had been appointed to replace Dorothy Arnhamn on the Activity Committee. It was stated that the tickets for Western Days had been printed and are ready to be picked up and sold. First prize is a CB radio; second prize is a 10-speed bicycle: third prize is a Polaroid camera and fourth prize is an Igloo ice chest.

Damon Doss made the motion to amend previous minutes to read that the youth have the hall for their activities the third Saturday of the even numbered months. This was seconded by Jack Raven.

Youth Leader Dale Kessle gave a report on the youth club and stated that YAD would be held in Elgin on June 20th, 1976.

A committee was appointed to help the youth in preparation of a float. This committee consists of Dale Kessle, Nancy Schroeder and Gilbert Kubicek. Anyone wishing to volunteer help would be greatly appreciated.

Meeting adjourned.

Fraternally, Belva J. Alexander, Secretary - SPJSTLODGE NO. 47, SEATON Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our last lodge meeting was held Monday, June 7th, at 8 p.m. with Lodge President Jerry Pechal presiding.

Flag Bearer James Allen and Vincent Schiller led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance.

President Pechal welcomed everyone to the meeting and the graduates who were dues-paying youth club members previously, were honored. The five high school graduates were: Gary Pavilea, Nicholas Morris, Karen Kohutek, Barbara Mihatsch, and De'bi Baca with only Miss Baca present. A gift for the others were accepted by a member of their family. Congratu-

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Visitors recognized were: Brother Ben and Sister Regina Zabcik of Lodge No. 24, Sister Ann Balusek of Lodge 15, Brother Dan Grossman of Lodge 80 and Brother Nick and Sister Dorothy Morris of Lodge 66. Brothers Zabcik and Morris of the Supreme Lodge spoke regarding the convention. Brother Grossman, was a candidate for District II director and he spoke in behalf of his candidacy.

Sister Lillian Kosarek, secretary, read the roll call of officers and sales representatives. She also re'ad the minutes of the previous meeting of May 2nd. The correspondence read included the order of the delegates' picture taken at the convention and a request for a mailing list for Czech record catalogs.

New members accepted were: juveniles, Christi Jo Wiggington, Michelle Dee Skrabanek, Kenneth Wayne Jeske; additional insurance, Angela Renee McIver and Christopher Lee Miller; and adults, Gary Duane Parsons, Clemo L. Ray, Jr., Paul Randolph Reagan, Annie K. Meek, Ronald Lynne Jurca, Patricia Anne Ponkoney and Ralph Alan Kohutek. Transfers were: Bertie Fay Gandy, James B. Gandy and Carol Ann Gandy, all from Lodge 87, to our Lodge 47. We welcome each of you as our members and hope you will soon take an active role in our lodge activities, meetings, etc.

Members reported on the sick list were: Sister Marie Shenkir and Brothers Fred Kaulfus, Jerry Hruska, and Edd Matous. Brother Ben Zabcik was hurt in a lawn 'mower accident this week and Brother Clarence Dubcak is also hospitalized. Hope you are all regaining your strength and health, now.

Board minutes were read by Trustee Secretary Bob Vasicek and also the special meetings held by the trustees. The June meeting of the trustees was set for Wednesday, June 23rd, due to the convention being held on June 15th, the regular date.

The voting on the new proposed building resulted in 27 for and 51 against. Afterwards, the trustees decided to move the outside bar and storage shed to the back, so for three days some of our wonderful workers have been busy with

this project. The move has been made and now the other preparations for the bicentennial festival will be in the works. A general work day for all ages has been set for Saturday, July 10th, starting early in the morning. Please come prepared with hoes, rakes, hammers, saws, etc. This way the cleanina will be done early instead of the day before the event. The filters for the air conditioning will be cleaned, so, you see, there will be activities for everyone.

Back to the meeting, the youth leader, Sister Caralou Allen, reported 41 youths present and 6 visitors. The installation of the youth club officers was done by DYC Frankie Klinkovsky. Sister Allen also informed us that Katherine Morris is the local lodge queen, Jerry May is the king, Marile Allen is the duchess and Vincent Schiller the duke.

The next meeting was set for Monday, July 12th, at 7:30 p.m., so mark your calendar in order not to miss the July lodge meeting.

Door prize winners were: Brother Joe L. Sefcik and Sister Mary Kohutek. The refund checks were distributed.

After adjournment, the bicentennial committee met briefly while the others enjoyed the "happy hour."

Before I end my report, I wish to comment on the XXII Convention held in Waco recently. I certainly enjoyed every minute of the proceedings, as did my husband who was a delegate. Congratulations to each of the elected officers and may the next four years be very fruitful.

Fraternally, Mrs. Jerry Pechal — SPJST — LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Members, Our monthly meeting was held last Monday. A moment of silence was observed for Sister Millie Slama, a departed member. To her family we extend sincere sympathy. May her soul rest in peace.

Minutes of the' last meeting were read and approved.

The Sunshine Committee reported that get-well cards were sent to Brothers Ben Jarma, Allen Henzen, Jerome Rejcek, Don Jarred and Sister Lisa Jarred and a sympathy card was sent to the family of Jack Curry,

The entertainment, youth, house and kitchen reports were' given.

New members to our lodge are: William Leinberger, Donald Lennox, Robert Hill, Ralph Stauss, Robert Dryden, John Ruzicka, Philip Ruzicka and David Pokladnik.

The delegates for the last convention all thanked the members for the privilege of attending and helping set rules for the betterment of the SPJST Society. The next monthly meeting is set for July 19th, at 7;30 p.m. You should attend; also try to attend our bicentennial dance July 3, with music by the Hi-Toppers of New Braunfels, and ask the family to come along with you.

The lodge picnic is set for July 25 and you should be making plans to bring a group of folks with you to enjoy this day under the sun, shade and in the fresh air not to mention the beautiful scenery, food and fun.

Fraternally, Rose Scott SPJST —

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB The Seaton Choral Club met last night with the following members present: Jerry and Dorothy Pechal, Annie Jakubec, Jimmy and Caralou Allen, Ruby Bolton, Leon Sodek, Frank and Leonora Spanhel, Georgia Sodek, Martha Klusacek, Frank and Lillian Mikulec, Robert and Mary Vasicek, Johnie and Laverne Vanicek, Bill and Lillian Kosarek, Willie Kohutek and Otto and Matilda Hanus. We missed many of you who, for one reason or another, didn't turn out and we hope that you will be present at our next rehearsal.

We practiced several new songs and those we will sing at Buckholts on July 4th and we particularly would appreciate a big turnout for the Buckholts celebration. We are scheduled to sing there at 7 p.m.; please be p resent.

After the rehearsal we had a short business meeting in which we discussed an invitation to sing at the Bartek Reunion at Star Hall on July 11th; we are to sing at 2 p.m., but the Choral Club is invited for lunch to begin at 1 p.m., so everyone come out and let's bring out the best tunes we know. Later, it was decided that we take a vacation from singing during July

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Wednesday, June 30, 1976 and August and our next regular rehearsal will be Tuesday, September 14th and we hope that all of you will be present after a two month vacation.

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON The Burleson Good Life SPJST Lodge 180 met Sunday, June 13 at St. Ann's Church.

Vice President Jerry Janek presided, since Dennis Barabas, president, was absent attending the XXIInd SPJST Convention held in Waco.

It was announced that Jerry Janek of Burleson was recognized as top salesman in the District III area which covers Cleburne, Waco, Mansfield, Crowla; Fort Worth and Dallas in the Vestnik.

The newly organized lodge also gave recognition to the Leroy Hampton family as the first 100 percent family of the lodge.

Brother Hampton has four children: Theresa, Mr. and Mrs. Larry DuPew, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hampton of Burleson, Mr. and Mrs. David Looney of Fort Worth, and six grandchildren. Mrs. Doris Sinajstria was appointed to be the sunshine girl. Her duties are to extend courtesies to ill or hospitalized members. It was explained that all members are agents to help cultivate the membership, the goal being 200 families in 1976.

Families from surrounding areas interested in transferring or becoming members of Lodge 180, Burleson, may contact the following sales representatives: Dennis Barabas 295-1646, Jerry Janek 2955541, Bill Hammons 295-3854 (Burleson) and Kenneth Krivanek 9272139 (Fort Worth).

The next meeting date will be announced later.

Fraternally, Esther Tucker (295-1869 295-8469) LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Dear Members, SPJST Lodge No. 142, will hold their regular montrmeeting on Friday, July 2nd, a 8 p.m.

Please try to attend and remember, we- always have a drawing for four door prizes and free refreshments after the meeting.

Hope to see all of you then.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Havran Secretary -

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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Dear Readers: The monthly meeting of Lodge No. 17 was held June 6th. The meeting was called to order by President Willie Trcalek. The pledge of allegiance was said by all present.

The secretary then read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read.

A resolution of sympathy was read for Louis Martin Hovorak. A list of correspondence and bills were also read.

We have one new member, she is Kay Scorse.

Under old business, the repair of the roof was discussed.

We presented the lodge's king and queen a check to help defray the cost of needed items.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Our next meeting will be the second Sunday in July — July 11th.

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LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Dear Members and Readers: The next regular lodge: meeting will be held Friday evening, July 9th at 7:30 p.m.

Following the business meeting ice cream will be served to members and guests.

I hope everyone is enjoying a pleasant summer.

Fraternally, Mrs. Dorothy Chervenka Recording Secretary - sp .isr — LODGE: NO. 88, HOUSTON BIRTHDAY CLUB SISTERS Sister Willie Mae Wood, president, was absent from the regular meeting Wednesday, June 2nd, therefore Vice President Della Kadlecek called the meeting to order at 11 a.m.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Sister Rosalee Kostom and they were accepted as read.

Sister Mary Tilich, treasurer, gave a very good financial report.

We are still selling Watkin's Products so please contact Sister Evelyn Mikolas if you need any of

these- products. Sister Mikolas reported that the Watkin's sales have slowed down.

Sister Virginia Hale reported that an elderly couple needed nursing assistance and that her committee had taken care of this matter.

Thanks, Sister Hale!

The cookbooks have been selling great. Sister Birdie Hilsher reported and asked that we order 500 more books; this we did, so we now have cookbooks for sale.

We did not have, any hostesses for June and it was reported in May that we have a covered dish luncheon instead. Sister Della Kadlecek carried the idea out beautifully. Helping on this committee were Sisters Mary Tilich, Josephine Buri, Willie Mae Stang, Mary Russell and Louise Chudej.

Many thanks to you sisters and all the Birthday Club Sisters who brought all the delicious food. It was great!

The second Wednesday the same committee prepared hamburgers for us and they were very good.

Many thanks to our dear Brother Louis Hanus who donated ground meat and buns to the Birthday Club. Brother Hanus is always donating something to us and the sisters appreciate it so much. Many thanks Brother Louis for all your kindness.

On Splash Day, June 7th, the Birthday Club Sisters had a bazaar and Sister Mary Tilich was chairman of this committee. We did very good and we wish to thank all you good sisters: Frances Walla, Anna Elzner, Lillian Finn, Mary Tilich, Josephine Buri, Mary Russell, Louise C. Jones (non-member), 'Louise Chudej, Elsie R4oznovskyl, Willie Mae Stang, Mary Sanderson, Della Kadlecek, Marie Pokluda, Evelyn Mikolas, Annie Baethe, Birdie Hilsher, Rose Horelica, Rosalee Kostom, Sophie Hampel, Mary Johnson, Margaret Bohac, Mary Fusig, Ann Green, Frances Dvorak and Liddie Kadera.

Now, on with the good work for the Bicentennial Festival on the Fourth of July. The Birthday Club Sisters will have a decorated booth with kolache, coffee, cookbooks and who knows just what we may have for you. We will be looking forward to seeing all of you folks on the Fourth of July. Brother Cox is working his heart out for this big July 4th Celebration, so let's

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"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters Louise Chudej, Pauline Zissa, Mary Russell, Sophie Hampel and Inez Jeanes. Many more happy birthdays to you, Sisters!

Attention! Sister Frances Olexa, please do not forget July 4th Celebration at 1435 Beall St. Remember?

Just a word about the 22nd contention of the SPJST held in Waco. Sisters, this convention was great. We accomplished so much for the best interest of our SPJST. The sessions were so well conducted by Chairman Brother Sid Pokladnik that much was done and everyone had a voice for the• best interest of our Society. The SPJST will keep growing and accomplishing wonderful things as long as we have these outstanding and fraternal SL officers and committees.

Dates to Remember: 1st Wednesday, July 7 — luncheon and game party, 10 a.m.

2nd Wednesday, July 14—luncheon, •game party and regular meeting, 11 a.m.

All of you are welcome. Sisters, bring a relative or friend with you so they can share our fun.

Be grateful for both praise and criticism; praise gives you confidence and criticism keeps you from overconfidence.

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS SOFTBALL TEAM REPORT Dear Brothers and Sisters: Tuesday night, June 15th, we played New Datsun and we lost by a score of 6 to 0. Lionel Schulz allowed 13 hits and walked two batters. Actually, through five innings, we were down by only one run, and then barn! they scored 5 runs in the sixth and there went the ole ball game!

Hitters for the game were Mark Winkler with a single, Jeff Burton with a single, and Lionel Schulz had a walk.

We did much better Thursday night, June 17th. We beat Ford, Beacon and Davis by the score of 3 to 2. Jim Scoggins hurled a fine game allowing 6 hits, 3 walks and 11 strikeouts!

Leading hitters were Bill Leinberger with a double and a single, and Don Jarma with 2 singles plus a walk. Also getting on base were Mark Winkler with a single, Jim Scoggins with a single, Don Lennox had a walk, Wiley Beesley also had a walk, and Jeff Burton with a sacrifice hit and a walk. This still leaves us undefeated in our Thursday night league. The team closest to us has lost two games.

During the week of June 14-17, I was absent from the games because I spent four days in Waco as a delegate to the SPJST Convention and should be beneficial to our Society in the future.

The weekend of June' 18, 19, and 20, our team was entered in the Dallas OCAA Tournament and the results will be written up in my next report.

I must close and I will be seeing you at the' games.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma.

Team Manager - SPJST FOR A LARGER CZECH SECTION IN THE VESTNIK Although SPJST was founded first of all for Czech-Americans and people of Czech descent, and although the Czech language is, according to the SPJST By-Laws, on an equal basis with English, the Czech section of the Vestnik shows this is not the case.

During the last ten years the Vestnik's Czech part is getting smaller and smaller and lately it does not even consist of four pages.

Because this situation is an insult to the founders of our Society and is disapproved by all old or recent members proud of their Czech origin, it compels us concerned SPJST members to urge the responsible authorities to correct this situation as soon as possible.

Members of Lodge 142: Henry Linhart Rita Hermis Members of Lodge 88: Evelyn Mikolas Wanda Kennedy Doris Fluellen Jo Burl Wilma Stang E. J. Slanina Betty Griffin Eugene Bareak Rudolph Dybala Pearl Hanka

Emil Bily Louise Kadlecek Marian Mikes Larry W. Pflughaupt Sylvia Melia Rosie Mrosko Dorothy M. Pflughaupt Mary Tilich Irene Slovacek Mary Johnson Evelyn Mikeska France's Vala Louis Ham's Jerry J. Poston Della Kadlecek Mary E. Sanderson A. J. Bristik Betty Poston William Neskorik Georgia Barcak Marie Stayton A. J. Stayton, Jr. Elmer S. Russell Mary E. Russell Jerome J. Ermis T. E. (Tom) Caraway Agnes Lesak Frances Olexa H. A. Knapick Naomi Kostom Roy Hagar Alice Bily John J. Zemko Ellen Gill Tim Kostom Laura Warnasch Royal Warnasch John A. Hilsher Talita Ann Hilsher R. F. Lesak SPJST

WASEK REUNION HELD The annual reunion of the Joseph and Julia Wasek families was held Sunday, June 6th, at Riesel Fair Park, Riesel, Texas, with almost one hundred family members present. Three of the five daughters living were present: Mrs. Julia Borak, Mrs. Ceilia Mills, both of Mart, and Mrs. Lillian Koekne of Marlin; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Wasek of Mart; one son-inlaw, Fred Koekne, also of Mart.

Other relatives attending were Vrom Houston, Bay City, Waco, Mart, Marlin, China Spring, Grand Prairie, Victoria, Kemp, Hungerford, Lancaster, Rosenberg, Prairie Hill, Ft. Worth and San Antonio.

The day was enjoyed by all with a delicious barbecue meal and visiting with everyone. Everyone is, looking forward to the next reunion, and it is our wish that those

Wednesday, June 30, 1976 who were not present will be with us next year.'

Mrs. Bobby McDaniel SPJST —

NEWSBRIEFS After the SPJST XXII Convention adjourned, we had several visitors at the editor's office, namely Brother Frank C. Sacky, District VII Director Frank Veselka, Sister Carrie Veselka, Cathy Smart, all from Corpus Christi, and Brother Johnnie and Sister Edna Shimek from Schulenburg. * * Annie Tyroch, 81, of Temple died Tuesday, June 22nd, in her home.

Funeral services were held Thursday from the Seaton Brethren Church, with burial in the Seaton Brethren Cemetery. Sister Tyroch was a member at SPJST Lodge No. 47, Seaton. * * Chupik-Skrala Reunion All decendants and relatives of Stepan Chupik and Marie Skrla are invited to a family reunion on the 4th of July, 1976, at the West SPJST Hall in West. Beginning at 12 noon a barbecue dinner will be served.

A short program of family history and fun and fellowship with a dance in the evening, will follow.

The cost is $2 for adults and $1.25 for children under 12; everything is provided.

R. J. Chupik Rt. 1, Box 20 X-1 Anderson, Tx 77830 * * Hrabal Family Reunion The Hrabal family reunion will be held at Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, Saturday, July 10. Registration begins at 11 a.m., dinner will be served at 1 p.m., business meeting at 3 p.m., supper will be served at 5:30 and a public dance will start at 8:30 p.m. * * Martinec Reunion The second annual Joe and Rosalie (Martis) Martinee reunion will be held at SPJST Lodge No. 24, Flag Hall, Sunday, July 11th at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., followed by a short business meeting. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch for their family. The plates, napkins, forks, and sPoons, tea and cups will be furnished.

—Mrs. Joe Sebek

Holacka Family Reunion The 12th Holacks, Family Reunion will be held Sunday, July 11, 1976 at the Cottonwood SPJST Hall, near West. Each family is to bring a basket lunch. The reunion will begin at 2 p.m. with supper at 5 p.m. Donations of a homemade or store-bought item for a game prize will be appreciated. Please make arrangements to attend.

—The Committee * * Junek Reunion The annual Junek family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 11th, 1976 at the Snook SPJST hail. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch. Eating utensils, tea and coffee will be available at the hall.

—Henry Bravenee * * Janik Reunion The 24th annual Janik reunion will be held July 11 at Stefanik Lodge No. 142, 5508 Nolda, Houston, beginning at 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish as before. Let's make this the biggest and best Janik reunion ever.

Mr. & Mrs. Carl Schulte 862-7738 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Weikel 493-2963 * * Bartek Reunion The 13th annual Bartek reunion will be held at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton on Sunday, July 11, 1976.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. and a business meeting will be held after lunch. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch for their family and friends. Plates, napkins, forks, spoons, tea and cups will be furnished.

Emily and F. W. Stuteville * * Ondrasek-Surovik Reunion The Ondrasek-Surovik reunion will be held on Sunday, August 15th at the SPJST Hall in Snook.

Everyone is asked to bring a basket lunch. Anyone related to these families is urged to attend.

SUZIE HIXSON Suzie Hixson was named valedictorian of the AlVarado Junior High graduating class with a grade point average of 97.75. At the commencement exercises held recently, Stale made the valedictory address and represented the class in marking their graduation from junior high into high school.

In addition to keeping up her grades, Suzie was a member of the Beta Club, secretary of the Library Club, on the track and volleyball teams, manager of the basketball team, in the cast of the UIL oneact play and played first chair clarinet in the junior high band.

For the past two years, Suzie has also been enrolled in the evening Czech classes held at Hill Junior College at Hillsboro.

Suzie is a member of Lodge 92 and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hixson of Route 4, Grandview. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Raymond Hubenak of Grandview and Mrs. Mary Hixson of Fort Worth.

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Being helpful is our business

BROTHER TIMOTHY BUCEK BECOMES PRIEST More than a thousand persons witnessed the inspiring, beautiful, and solemn Roman Catholic priest ordination ceremony held Saturday, May 15 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton for Father Timothy Patrick Bucek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bucek, Jr., of Wharton.

Bishop John L. Morkovsky of the

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The Bucek Family — Front row, L to R: Brother Charlie, Jr., Sister Charles Bucek (mother), Rev. Timothy Bucek, Sister Carolyn and Brother Charles Bucek (father). Second row: Brothers David Carl, Edwin Wayne and Michael Anthony Bucek (his brothers).

Houston-Galveston Catholic Diocese conferred the rites of consecration on the 29-year-old Wharton native who had served for the past year as deacon at St. Michael's Parish in Houston.

The congregation at Holy Family Church gave a thunderous ovation of approval when Bishop Morkovsky asked for the traditional consent of the people to confer priesthood on Father Bucek who served as a parish altar boy during his childhood.

As St. Mary's Seminarians from Houston sang, "You. Are A Priest Forever," Father Tim knelt before the Bishop to receive his liturgical vestments and to have his hands anointed with holy oil to remind him of his role as presbyter.

The unforgettable ordination ceremony concluded with the embrace of peace from the Bishop and fifty priests who had come to witness the occasion.

Members of Father Tim's family brought the Bishop and the priests assembled gifts of bread and wine to be used in the offering of thanks and re-enactment of the Lord's Supper.

The concelebrants of the Mass included the Reverends Dennis Martin of St. Mary's Seminary, Leo J. Price and Benjamin Smaistrla of Holy Family Church, John Perusina and Vincent A. Sedita )f St. Michael Church in Houston.

The rite concluded with a mag-

nificent rendition by the St. Michael Choir of the "Hallelujah Chorus." The organist was Sister Anna Marie Flusche of St. Agnes Academy in Houston. The Rev. Mr. Charles Crowley was deacon and the Rev. Mr. Peter Lancaster served as master of ceremonies. Acolytes were Mr. Joe Bosley and Mr. Paul Crafton. Mr. Dan Stoecker and Mr. Raymond Fisher were bearers of the crozier and miter.

Mr. Gregory Nevlud was lector and Mr. Gerald Poythress served as commentator at the Mass.

Ushers included Father Bucek's uncle, Joe Barton, of Richmond, and his cousins, Tom Barton of Houston, Victor Kucera of East Bernard, and Pat Di Iorio of Katy.

Rev. Bucek celebrated his first Mass Sunday, May 16, at the Holy Family Catholic Church, during which he expressed his feelings towards family and friends stating, "Yesterday, God allowed me to accept the responsibility of being of service to Him and His people forever. I realize that all of the joyous celebrating we are sharing, in this ordination weekend, will pass and give way to the daily trials, tribulations, happiness, and joys of sharing in the priesthood . . . with Your continued love and concern, I cannot help but succeed in being effective in my ministry of service."

About 1,200 persons attended a dinner following the ordination,

which was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wharton.

Specially invited guests included Father Busek's aunts, Sister Mary Gertrude Schattel of Victoria, Mrs. R. R. Schramm of El Campo, Mrs. W. W. Cervenka of Edna, Mrs. Joe Barton of Richmond, Mrs. Jim Di Iorio of Katy, Mrs. W. C. Hinze, Sr., of Wharton, Mrs. W. L. Bruce of Whiteville, Tenn., Mrs. Jack Du Bois of El Campo, Mrs. Louis Macha of Wharton and Mrs. Toth May of San Antonio. Also, an uncle, Ben Schattel of Temple.

Members of the house party at the KC Hall were Mrs. George Hinze of Wharton, Mrs. Robert Kasper of Austin, Mrs. Kathy Kucera of East Bernard, Mrs. Mary Ann Ackley of Industry, Miss Karen Barton of Richmond, Miss Peggy Di Iorio of Katy, Miss Gina Schulte and Miss Coleen Barton of Houston. Also, Father Bucek's nieces Mrs. Pat Shaw of Sugarland and Mrs. Eugene Grudziecki of Richmond, Monica Lyne Bucek of East Bernard, and Cindy Bucek of Wharton.

Father Bucek's parents, Charlie and Carrie Bucek, and their children Charles, Edwin, David, Carolyn and Mike also invited the public to a. dance in celebration of the ordination. The social was held at the American Legion Hall in East Bernard, Saturday evening, with music by the Country Playboys.

The event included a grand march in honor of Father Tim, who then danced with his mother to the music of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." Rev. Edward Kucera and his cousin, Mrs. Margaret Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Albin Kucera of Corpus Christi led the grand march.

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bucek hosted a buffet supper Friday for out-of-town guests and relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bucek. Mrs. Bucek was assisted by Mrs. Louis Macha, Mrs. W. S. House and Mrs. Don Mueller, all of Wharton.

Father Bucek has been assigned to duties as assistant pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Texas City. The 1965 Wharton High School graduate entered St. Mary's Seminary aftet graduating from high school. He attended the University of St. Thomas in Houston where he received a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1969 and a

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Wednesday, June 30, 1976 master's degree in theology in 1972.

He then took a leave of absence from the Houston seminary from June 1972 to June, 1975. During that time, he worked with the Texas Department of Public Welfare as a child welfare caseworker in Fort Bend County.

He also worked with retarded children and their parents as a social worker with the Texas Department of Mental Health-Mental Retardation at Richmond State School. He transferred in 1974 to the Harris County Mental HealthMental Retardation Authority in Houston.

In June, 1975, Father Bucek returned to continue his final year of training for ordination.

Father Bucek's mother is the former Carrie Schattel of East Bernard. Her sister, Sister Mary Gertrude Schattel, celebrated her 50th Jubilee last year at Incarnate Word Convent in Victoria.

Mrs.Bucek's aunt, Sister Faustina, lives at our Lady of the Lake Convent in San Antonio and has been a nun for over seventy years.

Two cousins, Sister John and Sister Veronica Morris, are also stationed with Sister Mary Gertrude at Incarnate Word.

(Father Bucek's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bucek, are members of Lodge 151, Wharton, and Brother Bucek is a sales representative for his lodge. The SPJST Society extends best wishes and good health to Father Bucek in his chosen field.

--Editor) SPJST —

BULLETIN BOARD District Meetings 1976 FALL MEETINGS The District I fall meeting will be held November 7, 1976 at Lodge No. 39, Bryan, beginning at 2 p.m.

Refreshments available. * * The District II fall meeting will be held August 8th, 1976, with Lodge No. 74, Lovelady, being the host lodge. * * District V fall meeting will be held Sunday, October 3, 1976. * * District VI fall meeting will be held on Sunday, October 3rd, 1976 at the Taiton Community Center, with Lodge No. 30 as host.

1977 SPRING MEETINGS The District IV spring meeting will be held the last Sunday in April, 1977.

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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Monthly meeting held at the SPJST building the third Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m.

Youth club meets at 3 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Monthly meetings held at the SPJST lodge building the third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p.m.

Youth will meet at 7 p.m., same place.

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LODGE. NO. 24, CYCLONE Regular lodge meetings held 2nd Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m.; social following.

— SPJST — LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Monthly lodge meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning at 8 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Reg. monthly meeting, Sunday, June 6, 2 p.m. Social after meeting honoring mothers and fathers.

Members are requested to bring pastry or other snacks. Liquid refreshments will be furnished.

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LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Quarterly lodge meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday in March, June, September and December, at the Ellinger Fire Dept. Bldg., 7 p.m.

SPJST — LODGE NO. 66, WACO Lodge meeting every second Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m.; youth club meeting at 2 p.m.

--SPJST NO. 72, CAMERON Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday in January, April, July and October, beginning at 2 p.m., at Mikulec Hall in Marak, unless otherwise notified.

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY 2nd Monday each month — officers meeting, 7 p.m. -- Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

1st Thursday each month—Youth Club meeting, 7:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday — Youth Social at 7:30 p.m.

Every Friday at 7:30 p.m.: Social and games; refreshments, later.

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings held the 1st Sunday of each month, at 2 p.m.

Board of trustees' meet after the regular meeting.

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LODGE NO. 81 NEEDVILLE Monthly meetings every 2nd Sunday, at 2:00 p.m. at the new SPJST Lodge Building. The building is available for private lease, (parties, reunions, etc.), call '1936288 or 793-6284.

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LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Monthly meetings are now held every second Sunday, at 2 p.m., unless otherwise decided by the membership.

— SPJST — LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Lodge meetings held the lit Sunday of each month.

— SPJST — LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Regular meeting the first Sunday 9f each month.

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Regular monthly meetings, 2nd Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.

Ladies Circle meets 2nd Thursday of each month, 10 a.m.

— SPJST — LODGE NO. 118, KINGSVILLE Lodge meetings are held on the third Sunday of the month, in the afternoon, at the homes of members, followed with games, refreshments and a light lunch.

— SPJST LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, 2 p.m.

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The new lodge building is now open and available of any weddings, showers or parties. Call 8620079 or 861-6822 for information and reservations.

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LODGE NO. 176 NORTHWEST HOUSTON Monthly meeting every 3rd Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Long Point National Bank.

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YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar August 29, 1976 — State YAD, Temple High School September 25, 1976 — State Royalty at Lodge 177, Academy DISTRICT I Camp — July 23-26 — Camp Val Verde DISTRICT II YAD — July 11 — Academy, Lodge No. 177 Camp — July 28-31 — Camp Val Verde DISTRICT III Royalty — July 31 — Ennis, Lodge No. 25 Camp — July 19-22 — Camp Val Verde DISTRICT IV

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of each month; youth club at 6:30 p.m.; adults meeting at 7:30.

- SPJST LODGE 178 LONGVIEW-KILGORE Regular meetings, third Sunday of the month at Elderville Community Center at 2 p.m.

Family game nights every Friday and Sunday, at 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, Olive St., Longview.

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LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Friday of each month, 8 p.m., at the Warrenton Grocery Store.

SPJST — LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings held every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 8 p.m.

- SPJST S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME ADDRESSES: S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. I 500 East Lake Drive P. 0. Box 850 Taylor, Texas 76574 S.P.J.S.T. REST HOME NO. II P.O. Box 347 Needville, Texas 77481

DISTRICT VII YAD — July 25 — Floresville SPJST Hall.

Camp — August 1 through 4 or 5 at Camp Idlewild — Comfort.

District Field Trip — August 10.

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DISTRICT II YOUTH COUNSELOR Dear Members: First of all, we wish to express our sincere congratulations to our new Miss SPJST Mary Cavanaugh from Lodge No. 20, Granger, in District II. Mary, you were great and we all are proud of you. Best wishes in the future. I must say

that every contestant did a marvelous job. I want to congratulate all of them because they were all very good and I am happy that I didn't have to decide the winner.

The District II lodges that had posters at the convention were Lodges 47, Seaton; 174, Rockdale; 177, Academy. These were our district winners. Each district brought three posters to the convention and then there were three state winners from 21 entries. In our district, Lodge 47, Seaton won third place at state. Three cheers for the Settton Youth Club, but again, all of the posters were very good and all were winners at district. We would like to thank all of the clubs for entering the poster contest.

Our YAD is next and that is July 11 at Lodge 177, Academy.

Complete details are not yet final but will be in next week's issue of the Vestnik. Please watch for them and make plans to attend this annual YAD which covers talent and craft in four different age groups and the Royalty speech contest to select our district winners who will compete at State YAD. Best wishes to all!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky, DYC (6-24-76) - SPJST FROM THE DISTRICT IV YOUTH COUNSELOR Don't forget about YAD August 8th at Seymour, the same place as last year. You will be hearing more later. If you have any questions about camp or YAD, let me hear from you.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Haisler District IV YC SPJST

FROM THE DISTRICT V YOUTH COUNSELOR YAD will be Sunday, August 1st, at Lodge 88 in Houston, and camp will be August 6 through 9, at a camp at Cypress, Tx.. Please have your eligibility list for YAD and camp in to me no later than July 1, 1976. This should be filled out on Form No. 36 (Camp Qualification).

My thanks to each of you for the hard work you are doing with your youth clubs.

Fraternally, Richard S. Wahlberg Dist. V YC

Wednesday, June 30, 1976

From The Lodge Youth Leaders LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Members: Another District YAD is beyond us and time to start on a- new SPJST year. A special THANKS to our District I DYC, Mrs. Lola Vavra, for coordinating our YAD to run so smoothly. Also, thanks to Elgin Lodge 18 for hosting the YAD and the noon meal was delicious.

Congratulations to all winners in crafts, individual and group talents and royalty and we wish them the best of luck at state.

Our camp is just around the corner: July 23-26, at Camp Val Verde near Waco. Please get your application forms filled out and signed and returned by July 3, 1976.

For cur July and August moneymaking-project, we are asking for donations for a 50-gallon drumtype barbecue pit that was donated to our club by Raymond Kovar Blacksmith and Welding Shop of Snook. This will be drawn for at the annual Fireman's Barbecue, August 23, at Snook. Youth members, if any additional information is needed, contact the chairman of this project.

Our July monthly meeting will be held July 3, at 9 a.m. instead of afternoon. Please note the change.

Don't forget your -crafts.

Fraternally, Betty Schoenemann (6-23-761 Youth Leader SPJST -LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Dear Members, The youth club meeting was held June 6th. The attendance' was good.

Our Lodge 6 President Johnnie Krizan installed the new officers for the coming year. He also made a talk about -What Officers Mean to You." Thank you Brother Johnnie.

The youth had a Father's Day program of poems and showed off their father's hats. They also had a contest on them: Oddest — Terry Hykel, Prettiest — Shirley Dobecka, and Ugliest -- Lynette Hykel.

The convention is over and YAD was June 27 at Lodge 135, Ennis; Camp will be July 19-22 at Camp Val Verde and Royalty — July 31 at Lodge 25, Ennis.

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LODGE NO. 13, ELGIN HOSTS DISTRICT I YAD

Top District I Winners. L to R: Jan Schoenemann (9) -- Junior of the Year; Betty Schoenemann (9) — Youth Leader of the Year; Lodge No. 9, Snook — Youth Club of the Year (standing in for the club is District I President Donnie Victorick). Not pictured: Becky- Englemann (9) — Teenager of the Year.

District I Royalty — Duchess Ginger Junek, Queen Melissa Slenk, King David Kovar and Duke Joey Slovacek, all from Lodge No. 9, Snook.

(All photos by editor) The youth club is going to Six Flags the last part of September or the first part of October.

Birthday for June was Kathy Brem. The cake was baked by Joyce

Wachsmann.

Thank you Joyce.

Will see you Friday.

Willie Mae Schuetz (6-24-76) Youth Leader

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LODGE NO. 4, 11ALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Our youth club met June 8. They discussed YAD, Family Day, Father's Day program, charity, early, and other items. For their June charity it was decided to give to the Swimming Pool Association.

They also started planning for their party next month which is to be at Appelt's Hill Hall. It was decided to start in the morning and each family is asked to bring a basket lunch.

This month the youth also enjoyed a skating party. Nobody seemed to mind a few falls; also enjoyed was a birthday party at which time Jeane Zak, Laura Neubauer, and Helen Zabransky were honored with a decorated cake.

On Father's Day, June 20, following the adult meeting, our youth presented their Father's Day program. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mikush were honored as the oldest mother and father present while Mr. and Mrs. Alton Chudeij were honored as the youngest mother and father present. Mr. Alton Sevcik was the winner of the special father's door prize. Each father present was also given a boutonniere.

The June birthday cake was won

by Marilyn Sevcik. The audit door prize was won by Alvin Mikush and Mark Sevcik won the youth prize.

Our next meeting is Sunday, July 11, at the Grant Building. Hope to see you then.

Helen Zabransky (6-24-76) Youth Leader - SPJST --LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE Dear Readers, On June 3rd the youth club of Lodge 174 held a swimming party at the Rockdale Swimming Pool.

There were eleven youth club members and sixteen guests present.

After swimming for a while all of us enjoyed a picnic supper. I would like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Skubal for their help, also the other parents who sent food.

The week of the convention, Lodge 174 Youth Club had a poster entered in the poster contest. We didn't win but wish to congratulate the winners and I would like to thank the two girls who worked on the poster: Dawn Doud and Debbie Summers.

I also would like to thank all

Junior Craft Winners in 6-9 and 10-12 Divisions. Front row, L to R: Penny Spitzenberger (13), Frank Weisser (9), Chris Kocurek (169), Patricia Januszewski (169), Amy Kocurek (169). Back row: Mike Kovar (9), Sherri Englemann (9), Melissa Surovik (17), Ronald Anderson (9), Darryl Slovacek (9), and Susan Hrachovy (169).

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Senior Craft Winners in 13-14 and 15-17 Categories. Front row, L to R: Deidra Kocurek (169), Tony Mateek (39), Lynn Leonhardt (179), Terry Peterson (18), Karen Junek (9), Jan Schoenemann (9), Back row: Kathy Schoeneman (9), David Hildebrand (17), Jerry Zavodny (17), David Kovar (9), and Susan Trcalek (17). those who planned and helped us have such a wonderful time at the 22nd convention, it was a real experience.

It is only a couple of weeks un-

til District II YAD, then comes camp and State YAD. I hope to see all of you at these events.

Zephyr Marek (6-24-76) Youth Leader

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Individual Talent Winners — L to R: Ginger Junek (9) 6-9; Kellen Koeurek (169) 10-12; Melissa Slenk (9) 13-14; and Susan Trealek (17) 15-17.

Junior and Senior Group Talent Winners. Front row, L to R: Hiytti Hosea and Geiggi Hosea from Lodge 13, Dime Box. Back row: Susan Trcalek, Donna Trealek, Lisa Brinkman and Melissa Surovik from Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Dear Members, June 19th we had our last meeting with election of officers. I was elected president.

We also talked about going to Six Flags Tuesday, June 22nd. We planned to leave at 7 a.m. from

the lodge with 42 people. We want to thank the adults who volunteered to drive us there and back for our Six Flags trip.

At our meeting we talked about Six Flags and YAD. We also talked about camp and the SPJST Lodge 13 picnic. We decided to have two booths to raise money.

Well, that's all I can think of, except I want to tell all our members

Fraternally yours, Russell Bay (12) President SPJST --

LODGE NO 169, BRENHAM Dear Friends, Last Sunday, June 20th was the day of District I YAD at Elgin. It was a beautiful day and a wonderful turnout. I am. sure everyone had a great time. I would like to thank Elgin Lodge 18 for hosting the District I YAD. Fraternally, Theresa Martin (13) (6-23-76) - SPJST LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Dear Readers, YAD was just great and I want to congratulate all the winners and wish them all the best of luck at state.

Thanks also to Elgin lodge for hosting YAD and mostly thanks to our district youth counselor, Mrs. Lola Vavra, for doing such a good job organizing everything.

Remember our July 3rd monthly meeting at 9 a.m., instead of evening. Don't forget your crafts.

Fraternally, (6-23-76) Jan Schoenemann - SPJST — LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Readers, The Robstown Youth Club held their last meeting June 19 at the Jackson Woods Clubhouse at 2 p.m. President Carol Cates called the meeting to order.

Secretary Brent Hrncir called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read.

Under old business we discussed the Charity Box Project for a poverty family in the Appalachian area. The club will adopt a family and send clothing to them.

Under new business we discussed and planned summer youth activities for our club. Some of them are: bowling, picnic, and two beach parties, one will be with another youth club. New committees were appointed by President Carol Cates.

After the meeting was adjourned we had a swim party. Refreshments were served after the' swim party.

Our next meeting will be held at the Jackson Woods Scout Hut at 7:30 p.m. July 19th.

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, We had our District I YAD at Elgin, and I think etveryone enjoyed it. Some won and some lost, but everyone can't be winners.

Maybe next year we will have more winners from our Lodge No. 39. I won third place and maybe next year I can win first.

Thanks to our youth leader for making it a big success by bringing us to the YAD. I hope that everyone will start early and plan what they are going to do for next year at YAD. I wish we had more members for Lodge No. 39. Will all the members please crime to the meetings? We hope to see all members at the meeting.

Fraternally, Doris Mate* (10) (6-23-76) Treasurer SPAM —

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Dear Members and Readers, On Sunday, June 20th, District I held their YAD. There were quite a few people present. State Youth Director Dorothy Massey and SL President Nick Morris were there, too. We would like to thank all of you for coming out.

We had a few winners from Lodge No. 39. They were: Tony Matcek placed 1st in two categories, Brenda Glowski placed 3rd in two categories, Doris Matcek won 3rd place in one category.

Maybe next year we will have better luck.

We would like to thank Lodge No. 18 for letting us use their building for YAD. Our next meeting will be held July 11th. Please try to attend.

Fraternally, Tony Mateek (14) (6-24-76) President SPJST

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Dear Readers, On Friday, June 18th the youth of Lodge 66 had a swimming party at West Playdium Pool. Everyone who attended really had an enjoyable time. Our youth club will probably have more activities such as swimming parties in the near future!.

Everyone try to attend our next club meeting which will be held July llth. Also at this meeting, remember to bring any aluminum

cans that you can to contribute to our club's project.

Don't forget District III camp which will be held July 19 through 22 at Camp Val Verde.

Fraternally, Steven Stanislav (14) (6-24-76) PJST---

LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE' Dear Readers, I am so excited because District II- YAD is only a few days away. I have already finished two craft entries and will be busy finishing two more before July 11th. It will be fun to see all my friends and to see what they have entered this year. Even if I don't win, I will be happy for the ones who do win. Work ,hard on your entries. I\ will, and I will see you at Academy July 11 at YAD. Oh! don't forget about camp coming up soon.

Fraternally, Carol Marek (8) (6-24-76) SPJST -

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their monthly meeting Wednesday, June 23, at 2 p.m., at the Taiton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order

by Vice President Clare Dorotik.

The pledge was led 'by Brenda Kresta and Clare Dorotik said the prayer.

We introduced three new members: Theresa, Peggy and Dickie Merta..

We then had the roll call and secretary's report. The treasurer's report was given. Everyone was reminded to pay their dues.

Camp was discussed. Everyone should make a name tag to wear which will be judged in a contest sometimes during camp. The list of things we will need for camp was read to all the members.

YAD was then discussed. Several members will enter craft. We will have junior and senior group talent. Individual talent participants will be Karen Kahanek and Melissa Zboril (10-12); Sherry Krpec and Lisa Priesmeyer (13-14). Our queen candidate will be Clare Dorotik and her duchetss is Karen Kahanek. All applications should be in by the end of June.

T,he door prize winners were Stanley Blaha, Carolyn Blaha,

Garland Blaha, Jean Dorotik, Dickie Merta and Vickie Dorotik.

We then sang, "I Love To Go A Wandering" and "The SPJST Song." We also played a balloon game and had refreshments of punch, cookies, and cupcakes.

Fraternally, Clare Dorotik (15) (6-24-76) Vice President - SPJST LODGE NO. 174, ROCKDALE Dear Readers, It's hard to believe that' onethird of the summer vacation is already gone. We still have Distrlet II YAD, camp and State' YAD to look forward to before we have to go back to school.

July 11th is District II YAD at Academy. Boy! I can hardly wait to see if one of my entries will get to go to State YAD in Temple August 29th.

Of course, there is camp, where I get to spend four days with my friends.

Let's all work hard for YAD and then we can count the days until camp. See you soon.

Fraternally, Cindy Marek (11) (6-24-76) SPJST —

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Dear Readers, The June meeting of Lodge 18 Youth Club was called to order at 7 p.m. by President Paula Peterson.Paula Becker led in the pledge of allegiance to the flag of the U.S. The register was read. There were 31 members, 3 guests, and 3 adults present. The secretary read the minutes of the last meeting.

There were no corrections.

We received correspondence from the Elgin Western Days Committee to be in the' parade.

Our visitors were Jimmy Howell and John and Marcia Willbrodt.

New members are Lede Ann Johnson, Brent Johnson, and Jay Johnson.

Unfinished 'business concerned how' are we going to decorate the float, but no discussion was made.

Registration for YAD was set up for 9:30 a.m. The youth were asked to donate cakes, cookies, etc.

New business• was about money making projects and a swimming party.

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Wednesday, June 30, 1976 our youth leader, Dale Kessell, mentioned selling world's finest candy and have the youth operate the kitchen for a month or so on major dances.

For Western Days the youth will have the same booth as last year and we are also asking the youth to donate cakes, cookies, etc.

July 18 the youth club will go swimming at Bartoon Springs; meet at the lodge before 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Karol D. Alexander (6-24-76) Secretary - SPJST LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, June 9th we held our regular meeting. Our new youth leader, Mrs. LaneIle' Belicek took over. We had installation of officers. We are making plans for a bake sale.

Thank you Mrs. Harris for the refreshments.

We also attended the adult meeting and presented them with a program.

We are looking forward to camp.

Fraternally, Tammy Drastata (9) (6-24-76) Reporter .-SPJST-

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club held their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 23 at 2 p.m., at the Taiton Community Center.

There were 50 members present.

Vice President Clare Dorotik called the meeting to order. The pledge was led by Brenda Kresta and the prayer was led by Mare Dorotik.

The vice president reminded all the members to pay their local dues.

Mrs. Dorotik spoke to us about our District VI YAD and Mrs. Merta spoke to us about camp and some of the rules. Our queen will be Clare Dorotik and her duchess will be Karen Kahanek.

Door prize winners were Jean Dorotik, Vickie Dorotik, Carolyn Blaha, Dickie Merta, Stanley Blaha and Garlyn Blaha.

The meeting was adjourned. We then played games. Refreshments were served, they consisted of cupcakes, cookies and punch.

The Refreshment Committee for the month of June was Mrs. Harry Zboril, Mrs. C. J. Hajovsky and

Mrs. Charles Bubela.

There will be no July meeting.

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Dear Readers, Our youth club held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, June 8, beginning at 7 p.m. At our meeting the YAD was discussed and the Hallettsville Swimming Pool Association was chosen as our June charity. It was also decided to have a July picnic on July 11th. After the meeting everyone enjoyed skating. Later on, lunch was served, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, chips, and a birthday cake which was all brought by the youth club parents.

Sunday, June 20, our youth club presented a Father's Day program to the adult meeting. We also recognized the oldest father and mother present, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mikush, and the youngest father and mother present, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Chudej. A special Father's Day door prize was won by Mr. Alton Sevcik.

Refreshments and lunch were then served. Door prizes went to: adult, Alvin Mikush, and youth, Mark Sevcik. The June birthday cake was won by Marilyn Sevcik.

Our next meeting will be held on July U. Try to attend.

Fraternally, Annie Zabransky (16) (6-24-76) President - SPJST — LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members, So far it has been a great summer.

The officers in our youth club this year are: President — Louis Villarreal Jerri Poston Vice Pres.

Secretary — Carla Adams Treasurer — Brenda Martin Sgt.-at-Arms — Gilbert Villarreal Reporter — Linda Wehring Telephone Comm. — Suzanne McSpadden, Mary Bredholft, and Beatrice Villarreal.

We had our annual Splash Day and a great beauty contest. The finalists are Miss Jode F1zner, Jr., Miss Rochelle Kennedy, Tiny Miss Charolette Cegielski, Mr. Ven Hegwood, and Tiny Mr. Danny Bartula.

Hope to see you at our Lodge 88 on July 4th, 1976.

(6-17-76) Linda Wehring

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Dear Readers, June 19 we traveled to Edna for the Texana Parade. After the parade we toured the Texana Museum. The museum was very interesting.

Everyone brought cookies for the Father's Day Charity which was donated to the Edna Nursing Home, Once again everyone was reminded about camp and YAD. Have a nice day.

Fraternally, Tammy Drastata '(9) (6-24-76) Reporter - SPJST -

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 54, West, in behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, VINCE HYKEL, who passed away Saturday morning, June 5, in West Community Hospital, at the age of 85 years.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. at Kotch Funeral Home Chapel in West. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in West, ,with Rev. W. Benish as celebrant. Burial followed in St. Mary's Cemetery, West.

Brother Hykel was a retired farmer, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 54 in West.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annastazie Hykel, five sons, three daughters, three brothers, four sisters, 38 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

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Resolution Committee: R,osie J. Cocek Jan Vaculik SPJST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee, in behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor, No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. WILMA MARTINEC,

age 84, Temple, who passed away in a Temple hospital on June 4, 1976.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Temple Brethren Church with Rev. Albert Michalik officiating. Burial was at the Ocker Cemetery.

Sister Martinec was born in Welcome. She was a member of the Brethren Church and had lived in Temple for the past 18 years.

Survivors are one son, John Martinec of Temple; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Wychopen of Temple and Mrs. Evelyn Janes of Dallas; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Torno of Cameron, Mrs. Marie Lancaster of Temple, and Mrs. Eleora Roll of Temple; one brother, John B. Stepan of Temple; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace forever.

Resolution Committee: Nelda Marek Carol Chervenka Harold Schneider

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services were held Wednesday, lawn Memorial Park, El Campo.

May 12, 1976, at 10 a.m., at St. JoSubmitted by seph's Catholic Church with the Anna Bartos Rt. Rev. T. J. Valenta, and the Secretary — SPJST — Rev. Elmer Holtman, officiating.

Burial was in the Mt. Calvary EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Cemetery.

Wet, the Resolution -Committee Survivors include his widow, Mrs. of Lodge Pokrok Rowena No. 49, in Milady Annie Hovorak of College behalf of our entire membership, Station; one son, Delbert L. Hovo- express our sincere sympathy to rak of Bryan; one brother, Walter the bereaved family of our deHovorak, Caldwell; one sister, Mrs. parted lodge sister, Lydia Mais of College Station; and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Alvin Kucera, Donald Mais, Rudy. Wiese, Louis Gorzychi, Larry Valigura and Frank Vavra. Honorary pallbearers were the staff and former staff members of the mathematics department of Texas A&M University and the members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3205, College Station.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Stanley F. Mrnustik Melvin H. Skrabanek Betty Suehs — SPJST --EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY

We, the members of Lodge No. 50, El Campo, wish to express our sympathy to the family of our beloved lodge brother, ARNOLD L. USTYNIK,

age 71, who died at Nightengale Hospital in El Campo on June 5th, 1976.

SPJST -Brother Ustynik was born at EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Pierce, Texas, and was a native We, the Resolution Committee of of Wharton County.

Lodge No. 17, Novy Tabor, in beSurvivors include his wife, Alma half of our entire membership, Ustynik of El Campo; one son, Dalwish to express our sincere sym- ton of Washington, D.C.; two pathy to the family of our departed daughters, Mrs. Jarvis Tuggle of lodge brother, Conroe and Mrs. Diane Hoffman LOUIS MARTIN HOVORAK, of Brenham; four grandchildren; who passed away on Monday, May one brother, Leon of El Campo; 10, 1976, in his home, in College five sisters, Mrs. Olga Huff and Station.

Mrs. Hugo Vackar, both of El Mr. Hovorak was born Septem- Campo, Mrs. Walter Skutca and ber 8, 1916, in Burleson County and Miss Fannye Ustynik, both of Bleshad been a resident of Brazos sing and Mrs. John Patts of County for thirty years. He was a Brownsville. professor in the mathematics deA rosary was recited Saturday, partment at Texas A&M University. June 5th, at Triska Chapel at 8 He was a member of the Aggie p.m.

Club, Knights of Columbus, SPJST The body lay in state in the Lodge No. 17, Sons of Hermann Triska Chapel until 5:45 p.m.

Lodge and a member of St. Mary's Sunday, June 6th when it was takCatholic Church in College Station. en to St. Philips Catholic Church A rosary was recited at 8 p.m., for services to be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 1976, in the Me- with Rev. Albert Hubertus offimorial Funeral Chapel: Funeral ciating. Interment was in Oak-

CECELIA (JTJRZIC) MACES,

age 60, of 1500 South Bell Street, San Angelo, Texas, who died June 6, 1976 at 3:05 p.m. in Shannon Hospital.

Services for Sister Macek were held at 11:30 a.m. on the 14th of June in Hohnson's runeral Home with the Rev. John Baletka, pastor of Wall Brethren Church, officiating. Burial was in the Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Sister Macek was born November 6, 1915 in Wallis, Texas, and moved with her parents to the San Angelo area in 1925.

She was married to W. E. (Bill) Macek on January 9, 1933 in San Angela.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Holliday of Austin; a brother, Isador Frank Jurek of San Angelo; two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Matejka of San Angelo, Mrs. G. C. Rollwitz of Roswell, N.M.; a granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.

The family requested memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.

Pallbearers were: Henry Adamek, Louis Kokes, Bobby Evans, Clifton Simcik and Walter Vannoy, all of San Angelo, and John Jez of Tem-

Wednesday, June 30, 1976 ple.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Dusek Emil Havlak Pauline Shiner SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Pokrok No. 49, at Rowena, in behalf of our entire membership, extend our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, WILLIE RECINSKY, age 60 of Rowena, who died June 8th, 1976, in Veterans Adm. Hospital in Dallas after a five-month illness.

He was born May 9, 1916 in Rowena, Runnels County, and lived in this vicinity all his life.

He served in World War II, and was a prisoner of war in Germany.

He had been employed by the State Highway Department in construction work.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 10th, in the Allen Davis Funeral Chapel in Ballinger, with the Rev. Ferris Akins officiating with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery in Rowena.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Vaclav (Theresa) Recinsky of Rowena; one brother, Emil Recinsky of San Angelo; and five sisters, Miss Christine Recinsky and Mrs. Mary Mucha, both of San Angelo, Mrs. Julie Pospichal of Rowena, Mrs. Ann Smith of Sabinal, and Mrs. Blanche Geseh of Azle.

Pallbearers were: Emil Kvasnicka, Arthur Lisso, Clarence Goetz, Emil Havlak, Harvey Schroeder, and Henry Teplicek, Sr. May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Dusek Emil Havlak Pauline ailIler - !PAST — EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 80, Holland, in behalf of all our members, do express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, AUGUST EHLY, who passed away June 4th in a Temple hospital after a long illness.

Brother ally was born in Loyal, Oklahoma, July 10, 1909.

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Survivors include two brothers, Joseph G. Ehly of Loyal, Oklahoma, and Otto C. Ehly of Sepulveda, California; three sisters, Miss Bertha Elily of Bartlett, Mrs. Agnes Oats of Lampasas and Mrs. Helen Lauderdale of Mexia Pallbearers were Joe Pekar, Hugo Wolf, Joe Barabas, Alvin Marek, Bonner Stack and Roy Laws.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Joe Barabas Clifton Martinets Johnnie Barabas

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karnes No. 93, Hobson in behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, GEORGE V. PISKOR

who died in Nix Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, on 10 May 1976. He was 49 years, 2 months, and 25 days of age.

Brother Piskor was a lifelong member of Lodge Karnes No. 93 SPJST, of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Hobson Texas, and Holy Name Society, and he was a member of Herman Sons. He was a farmer, carpenter, and plumber by trade. Fishing and arrowhead hunting were his means of recreation; many of the arrowheads he found he has fashioned into attractive displays. He SPJ$T lived at Hobson his entire life.

He was married to Miss Joyce EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Roemer in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Floresville, Texas on 13 June We, the Resolution Committee of 1964. To this union two sons were born.

Lodge No. 29, Taylor, in behalf of our He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joyce entire membership, wish to express our Piskor; sons, George Phillip and John heartfelt sympathy to the family of our Charles Piskor; mother, Mrs. Agnes departed lodge brother, Piskor, all of Hobson; sisters, Mrs. Rita FRANK HEAL, JR. Kroll of Hobson and Mrs. Zita Hollis of who passed away in a Taylor hospital Bishop, Texas.

Friday, June 4 at the age of 72.

Requiem Mass was concelebrated in Born in Taylor on June 24, 1903, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Hobson, Brother Hejl was a shop • foreman for the Texas, on May 13, 1976, by Reverends Taylor Motor Co. for 45 years. He was a Julius Dworaczyk, Theo Janysek, and member of the Taylor Brethren Church Bernard Gaebel with burial in St. and a member and former treasurer for Boniface Cemetery. Arrangements 28 years of the Taylor lodge. He also were by Rhodes Funeral Home. had been associated with the Taylor May our departed brother rest in Volunteer Fire Dept. peace.

He is survived by his wife, the former Resolution Committee: Cornelia Bedrich; a sister, Mrs. Joe L.F. Pustejovsky Simcik of Taylor; and a number of Kathy Pustejovsky nieces and nephews and great-nieces Dorothy Pustejovsky and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the Taylor Brethren Church with the Rev. Dan Marek officiating. Burial was EXPRESSION of SYMPATHY in the Taylor City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ted Hejl, Henry We, the undersigned Resolution Ripple, Joe Hejl, Albert Simcik, Joe Committee in behalf of the entire Miksch and Ed Jansen. Honorary membership of Lodge Cesky Prapor, pallbearers were Edwin Kovar, Otto No. 24, Cyclone, wish to express our Rieger, Edwin Adamek, Jerry Tallas, deepest sympathy to the family of our Frank Pokorny, Herbert Riethmeyer, departed lodge brother, R.J. Bartosh, Reuben Lesikar, Rudy ROBERT FRANK HAISLER Mueller, and W.H. Glover. age 57, Temple, who passed away in a May our departed brother rest in Temple nursing home Wednesday, peace.

June 2. Services were at 4 p.m.

Resolution Committee: Saturday, June 5, in Harper-Talasek Michael Kaiser Funeral Home in Temple, with the Rev. Jerry Tallas Joe Neely officiating with burial in Herbert Riethmeyer Bellwood Memorial Park.

Bro. Haisler was born in the Oscar

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Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Lillian Haisler of Temple; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Jean Payne of Temple; one son, CWO Robert F. Haisler of Buren, Germany; five brothers, Joe Haisler, Willie A. Haisler, Vince Haisler and Jerry Haisler, all of Temple, and L.B. Haisler of Oenaville; one sister, Mrs. Henry Bravenec of Oscar and four grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace forever.

Resolution Committee, Nelda Marek Carol Chervenka Harold Schneider SPJST —

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 9, Snook, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, LEAR JOHN JAKUBIK of Snook, who passed away on May 22, 1976, in a Bryan hospital at the age of 59 years and 5 months.

Brother Jakubik was born on December 22, 1916, in Snook. He was the son of the late Frank Jakubik, Sr. and Marie Sebesta Jakubik. November 14, 1939, he married Miss Tracy Frances Janac in Caldwell, Texas.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tracy Jakubik of Snook; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Anderson and son-in-law, Melvin Anderson of Bryan; one sister, Mrs. Olga Hubenak, of Snook; two brothers, Ernest R. Jakubik and Frank L. Jakubik, both of Snook; three grandsons, Ronald, Michael, and Scott Lee Anderson, all of Bryan.

Brother Jakubik is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Hubenak and Matilda Mikula; one brother, Henry Jakubik.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, 1976, at 10:30 in the Snook Brethren Church (Independent), with the Rev. John R. Gantt, Jr. officiating.

There was also a prayer service held on Saturday, May 22, 1976, in the Strickland Funeral Chapel in Somerville, at 9 p.m. Interment was in the Snook Cemetery.

Brother Jakubik was a member of the Snook Brethren Church (Independent), SPJST Lodge No. 9 of Snook, and a member of the Snook Cemetery Association serving as secretary-treasurer for over 20 years.

Active pallbearers were Elton Hubenak, Carlson Jakubik, Jimmy Joe Klechka, Leroy Jakubik, Raymond Klechka, Joe Janac, James Janac, and Lyndon Jakubik.

Honorary pallbearers included Henry Vajdak, Jerry Slovacek, Rudolph C. Junek, Steve Victorick, Richard Vajdak, Harold Shelfer, Ervin Flencher, and Ed Ptacek.

Serving as flower bearers were Marilyn Janac, Barbara Lebow, Margaret Mayfield, Elaine Muzny, Bernice Junek, Anita Sebesta, Martha Royder, Mary Ann Vajdak, Mable Marek, and Rita Schielack.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Janice Victorick Anita Sebesta Lenora Sebesta SPJST-

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 29, Taylor; in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to'-the family of our departed lodge brother, AUGUST L. DEBUS a lifetime resident Of Taylor, died Thursday, June 10, at the age of 79.

Brother Debus, born May 24, 1897 in Williamson Count y , was a retired farmer, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. the Knights of Columbus and a member of the SPJST. Surviving are a son, Howard Debus of Taylor; a sister, Mrs. L.C. Thonig of Coupland; two brothers, John Debus of San Angelo and Joe Debus of Taylor; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were June 12 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Desmond Murphy officiating.

Burial was in the Taylor City Cemetery with nephews serving as pallbearers.

May our departed lodge brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee: Michael Kaiser Jerry Tallas Herbert Riethmcyer

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth in behalf of our entire membership wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, ROBERT JOE JECMENEK who died Wednesday, May 26 in a Fort Worth hospital, at the age of 53 years.

Brother Jecmenek was a member of Lodge 154 for 34 years.

Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Jack (Mona Lee) Hattendorf of Fort Worth, several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Shannon's North Chapel with Rev. Wm. Hoover officiating.

Interment was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Bobby Shropshire, Charles Simek, A.L. Mobley, Jr., Fred Merlick, Jr., Doug Sloan and I.A. Rodgers.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee: Mary Hale Rose Steinman Mary Pavey SPJST --

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Slovan Jihu No. 26, SPJST, of Skidmore, Texas. on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved famil y of our departed brother, RUDOLF JOE DUBEC who passed away on Thursday, May 13, 1976 in the Memorial Hospital in Beeville, Texas, at the age of 67 years.

Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Joseph's Catholic Church and burial was in Beeville Memorial Park.

Brother Dubec is survived by his wife. Mary, a daughter. Mrs. Alice Newman. and two grandsons of Seguin.

Texas.

Brother and Sister Dubec have resided near Skidmore for twenty-five years, where he was a farmer and rancher.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace, and may his memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Charlie Hanus Clifton Trlica An/14.

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceske, 'tft-z-1 Cast , ) tiedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roka 1897

ROtNut 64 — tiSLO 26 vagna vec v tak vysokem veku.

Znam pani Faraizlovou ji g od detstvi nebot` jest to tetteka na gi Glen (Nktery dopis opod6nyl ky Marie Stranske od ildu 130.

Sestra Stranska, se take dosud naTAR VgELICOS chazi v to stejne nemocnici, ale Pik Aneika Houdkova Minuly tkden nage spolusestra citi se snad lepe a my jiste piejeme Krougku, Karolina Kebrlova, ne- j i i Pani Faraizlove mnoho zdravi gt'astnou nahodou upadla a zlomi- nadale.

Lituji, ge dues mdm tolik smutla si nohu pod kolenem a musela bYti pkevezena do Baylor nemoc- nYch zprav, ale to jinak nejde neb nice, kde se dosud nachazi. Je to ✓ aivote se to east() stave,. Abych pry velmi bolestne a dosud se nevi, piece neco veselej giho varn povedeco lekaf podnikne, aby mohla zase la, tak yam chci dnes iici, ge dalchodit. Budou muset pry znovu vzi- laske rannl noviny pfinesly veilti X-paprsky, zda se noha uspoko- ce pan* elanek o jedne z nagich jive hoji a teprve die toho se zandi. sester v Krongku. Tkka se to sestry Celt' nag Kroutek pfeje sestfe Ke- Miloslavy Noskove, ktera jest manbrlove brzke uzdraveni s pfanim gelkou meho bratrance Franka Nos aby nehoda nezanechala gadne na- koyeho a ktera jest take dopisujici tajemnici v na gem spolku. Masiedky. Sestra Kebrlova, jest Ciengazinova pfiloha pfinesla velmi pek kou SPJST a fadu 130.

Druhd nage elenka sestra Hue- ne obrazky (jeden dokonce barev kova mela take nehodu, protok nk) ktery ukazoval sestru Noskopri upadnuti utrpela zlomenou kre vou a jeji kra,snou deku eili.jak se ni kost a musi pry nositi ochran- ✓ Texasu Mica "kvilt". Reporternk obojek deLs'i dobu. Na jednom • moc pane vypravela o nadherneetesti vgdy neni dost a tak sest- ne praci sestry Noskove a vysvetra Huckova obdrgela smutnou zpra lila, g e onen vyobrazenk "Bicentenvu, ge jeji bratr v La Grange ze- nial kvilt" ji vezme cold dva mesice mfel a tedy se tam musela vydat neg jej prog ije, neb dela drobounna pohieb. Litujeme sestru, k mela ke stehy a je to prvotfidni price. nehodu a take ji vyslovujerne up- Sestra Noskove, si sama vymyslila fimnou soustrast nad odchodem je- a nakreslila onen kvilt. Prvni tajiho bratra. Jernu necht' je zeme kovk, kterk zhotovila byl ihned pro lehka. dank, ale tento pry bude jen pro Take jests jedna nage Clenka jeji potegeni Je to deka v barve sestra Frankie Curryova ji g se zo- eervene, modre a bile s hvezdami tavila po sve nedavne operaci, kte- modrYmi a velkk orel jakeho mime rou podstoupila v Oklahoma City na nakm vladnim znaku s eislicea jig je zase doma zde v Dallas a mi 1776 a 1976 v barve eervene a vyhlizi velice dotife. Krou gek ji se slovy Pluribus Unum" vy gipfeje trvale zdravi a v ge dobre do tkmi na praporku. Pruhy eervene dalgich let. Take sestra R. Kopee- a modre vge spojuji a je to na kova pry mela jiti do nemocn4ce lem pozadi. Je to nee° pekneho a minulk tkden, kde se podrobi ope- nejlepgi je, ge noviny daly uznaraci fist v nejbliggich dnech. Krou- ni jeji prcovitosti, dovednosti a gek ji pfeje vge dobre a dobrk vk- vytrvalosti . Tet me velice tegi, ge se sledek. Sestra Curry je u tadu Cislo pekne vyslovily o jejim &skein pit vodu, ze mluvi anglicky i Cesky (a 130.

Slygela jsem, ge v nemocnici Bay umi Gist Cesky, i dost psat) age for se nachazi take pa.ni Argbeta path k nagemu Kron'gku. Teg vyFarahlova z Ennis, ktere, ye svkch svetlili, ze prog ivala deky pro ob92 letech mela to ne gtest, ge upad- chody a pro jednotlivce celkch pet la a zlomila si nohu v kyeli, co g je let a priimerne progila asi 11 dek

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30. t ERVNA 1976 rodne ac ma dosti domaci price pro svou rodinu a vge si pede sama a velmi dobte va4fi. Myslim, ge je zapotfebi takovych elankt, ktere nagemu eeskemu pilvodu delaji test a jmenem Krou gku deskkch gen ji srdeene gratuluji a pfeji vge dobre, aby mohla je gte mnoho kilts nkch veci zhotovit pro svoje pote'6eni a pro poteSeni zneanYch a pfatel.

Pan Danny Vrla, syn na gi Menky Helen Vrlove a vnuk druhe sestry Helen Vrlove, st. se °genii se sleenou Sherri Lynn Strausovou 5. derma v Highland Park Presbyteian kostele zde v Dallas. Oba studovali na A&M koleji a budou byd let zde v Dallas. Krou gek gratuluje a pfeje vge dobre na dalgi ceste givotem. Myslim, ge Danny (jako jeho rodina) path k fidu 130.

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fall JAROMIR eiS1.0 54 WEST, TEXAS Vageni brath a sestry: Pravidelna schilze faclu SPJST C. 54 byla zahajena ye 3 hodiny odpoledne due 6. dervna 1976 bratrem presidentem Zahirniakem a pak nasledovala pfisaha americke vlajce. Bratr president oznamil smutnou zpravu, ge nig bratr Vince Hykl zerniel v sobotu dne 5. 'dery na v nemocnici ye Westu, Tx. v pogehnanem veku 85 let. Uctili jsme vzacnou pamatku mileho bratra mi nutou ticha a jeho rodine vyslovujeme uptimnou bratrskou soustrast.

Zapis z minule schitze byl eten br. OoCkem a byl schvilen bez opra y . Po nem ris'sledoval bratr ileetni Wright, kterk oznamil, mime nejvetgi penegitk obnos v bance v posledni dobe a ge fidetni knihy byly provefeny elenkami revisni komise a slaledany v naprostem poiddku. Bratr Zahirniak ozni mil, ge adovd, sin je pronajate, na dlouhou dobu a vkdelek je dobrk.

Dopisy nebyly gadne.

Na teto schuzi byly Phjaty za nove elenky Sherry Markove., Janice Markova, Rachel PodsednikoVa a navy Men Kenneth Chudej.

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stalo shlednout vtechna mista, ktere jsem se zajimal, tak letos k tomu byla vhodne, ptilaitost. Podasi pro vtechny dny bylo idealni.

V ty same dny od 28. kvetna do 31. kvetna ptibuzenstvo moji snachy Elsie, kterd se za svobodna jmenovala Oberlehner„ mein rodinne shromaldeni poblite Austin, na kchodni strane v okoli mesteeka Manor. Syn Johnny, jeho manZelka El sie a jejich deti tam vlastni loty.

Je to ph parku, ye kterern je na potoce male udelano jezero ku kteremu maji ptlstup jen majitele tech Iota. Na jednom lotu si pocta viii domek pro vYletni bYvani. Poslednich nekolik roku majitele pozemku okolo iek ,potokt a jezer rozmetili padu na, pill, jedno a vice akrove kusy pozemku. Pozemky da li do prodeje a ptinati jim to vice zisku ne2 kdyby piidu obdelavali anebo chovali na tom dohytek.

Mestsky lid si rad vyjede do pHrody koncem tYdne, nebo ye switky a chce dYchat MAST vzduch ve stromovi razneho druhu. Chce rybatit a vyuAit vteho, co venkov nabiz'. Bylo mi 'Teen°, ie veike mno2stvi ptibuznYch se sjelo z raznych east' Texasu: Corpus Christi, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock. Ne kteti pkiji2deli v patek odpoledne a nejvice v sobotu a v nedeli a od jadeli dom.& v pondeli rano.

Pro mne zbyl eas jen v patek po poledni, ze jsern se mohl sejit se dvemi rodinami, ktere pkijely prvni. Na to mne Elsin syn Danny odvezl k Hubrilm, kteti byvaji v zapadni dasti Austinu. V sobotu dopoledne. dcera Lilka, zet' John a vnuelca Nancy jsme jell navAtivit meho Avagra Franka Pobotila v Seaton. Byl pfekvapen, neb se mu nedalo vadat ptedem. Je nezmenen od loriskeho videni. Je zdravY ,asi 35 roku nepotteboval lekate ani leky. Sam si yak' jidla, vede si dorriacnost. Obdelava malou zeleninovou zahradku. Jidla v dome ma velkou zasobu. MUZe si dojit do obchodu do Seaton, asi pill mile vzda leneho. Pradlo mu obstarava moje Z VANDRU ZASE DOMA V patek rano 28. kvetna 1976, dcera Byl narozen 18, fijna snacha Elsie Stata ptijela se svYm na farrne, kterou nyni vlastni rosynem Danny, aby mne dovezli k dina Hejlova-Mikulate. Nernel ne stRnosti; Wye, sam a jeho spomoji dceti Lilce Huber a jeji rodileeniky jsou dva psy a koala. Na ne Hubrove v Austin, Texas.

Minul cely jeden rok od posledni to jsme jell do Troy, kde bYve, otec navttevy, tak ml udelali pozvani, meho zete John Hubera. 13y1 ye abych si u nich pobyl, jak dlouho sttedu 26. kvetna ptivezen doma z King's Daughter nemocnice, kde budu chtit. Minul rok se mi

1Cdyl eelnOve vyticlili stare zaletitosti, piistoupili okamkte k teteni novYch zalditosti. Bratr Wright doporudil, aby mohl zasilat upominky a oznameni o zaplaceni dtvrt letne a tim utettil na pottovnem. dlenove schvalili toto doporudeni a poyetili br. Wrighta, aby vtechno, co je pottebne. Bratr president oznamil, ze byly provedeny opravy a zlepteni zaiizeni v nag sins pro vetti pohodli ,Bratr Wright dale poznamenal, ze vtechny hanky posilaji vyadtovani v prvni poiovine a proto nikdy nemate podat apInou finanani zpre.vu a proto navrhl elenstvu zmenu dne natich schazi, cot' by mohlo take zyYtit elenskou fiaast.

V tato souvislosti bylo dohodnuto, ie ptitti schilze se bude konat v atery dne 6. eervence 1976 v 1.30 veder, co2 je prvni aterY v mesici eervenci a proto nezapomerite jit v hojnem podtu a yeas.

Vedouci mladege, sestra M. efeikova, podala zpravu o ?3innosti klubu za posledni dva mesice, nebot` byla minule zaneprazdnena. Kiub mladeke natcyleuje pravidelne basedu, v prvnim zapase baseballu ma stvo prohralo o jeden bod a byly provedeny volby novych atednika. tlenove klubu mladeie odhlasova11 ustanoveni stanku na Westfestu, ktery se bude konat v sari tohoto roku, kde se mae prodavat cokoliv a tak sestra t efelkove, paadala eleny a elenky, aby venovaly nejaIce veal na prodej, aby prodej natell° klubu mladeie byl velikY aS pech. Sestra 8efdikova take oznamila ji volala telefonem pani Lenartova z Abbott, Tx. kde vede nacvieovani besedy a tazala se, zda by nebylo mane uspotadat vystoupeni 480 taneenikil besedy, cos by by/ velikY aspech.

Cena byla tentokrat vylosovana pro sestru toekovou a schaze hyla ukoneena bratrem presidentem Zahirniakem ye 4:30 hodin odpoledne.

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VESTN 1K byl na leceni. On je take 851etY sta xik a vdovec od roku 1975. Cely byl zdras, az nyni ho to na.Slo, jak ovdovel. Chce bYvat sam tak jako jd, dokud bude moci chodit a sari' se obsloait. Skoda, Ze bYva me tak vzdaleni od sebe a nemaZeme so dasteji na yttevoyat. On je ale y e vYhode proti me, protole ma auto a dobte vidi; auto mute pouZivat kdeZto ja se auta zbavil na radu Odniho lekare. V pet hodin jsme byli zpet doma; take jejich stars' dcera Paula byla doma. Byla se nechat zapsat na uriiversite do etvrteho roeniku.

V nedeli rano 30. kvetna vtichni se vypravili a rozjeli se shiednout kus toho kopcoviteho kraje zapadne od Austin. Mel jsem pied rokem slibeno, Ze jak k nim ptije du, Ze mne zavezou na L. B. Johnson rand a park .Jeli jsme pkinio z Austin pies Johnson City, mastedka Hye, Stonevall do •.B.J. ranee.

Na upravenem parkorvitti jii bylo nekolik aut a turista na lavicich &kali na prazdna vozidla, ktera, jak byla obsazena, tak Soferka spustila motor a vYmluvna asta do pohybu. Co nemohia iici, tak mag netofonova paska doplriovala historii toho, co jsme videli. Ke vtem budovarn jsme se mohli ptibliiit a do nekterYch i vejit a prohlednout si svetnice a jejich zatizeni. Jen ten texasky "Bily dam", kterY obYve. vdova Lady Bird, je neptistupny pro lid, a je hlidan. Jedna to asfaltaYa cesta vede podel teky jmenem Pedernales River, asi celou mi li na krasne upravene rovine. V jenom miste je udelane jezero. Po smrti presidenta Johnsona bylo darovano 200 alcrt pozemku federalni vlade, takey pamatky i s okra sou jsou yydrZovany dane-platci, ku pocte a slave jednoho texaskeho o b e an a, kteremu ji g jeho deda od malidka ptedvidal a pia' presidentstvi. Hlavni spravce Johnsonova ranee je pan. Maleeek, kterY asi pied 15 lety graduoval na A & M Universite v Bryan, Tx. Pekna to pocta natemu krajanu. Okrani cesta trvala pinou hodinn a byla zdarma. Nate Z'aludky se hlasily o sve a tak jsme zajel.' do Fredericksburgu, do pamatneho restaurantu "Oma Koochs" kde pted sto roky byla koriske, dopravni stanice, nodobna nynejtirn taxi.

Po obecle jsme se vraceli k domovu a v mestskem parku v Johnson

Ve stfedu 30. eer yna 1976

City melt "bleti trh" (flee mart), ry: Vlasta Parma, ktera ztravila nekolik dni v nemocnicl a Marie K. kde na stolech men prodavadi vylame rrizne zboti, nove i stardit- Lanovska ,kterou trapilo eine nane. Tak jsme se tarn zastavili, ale chlazeni. Take jsme postradaly ses. nekoupili, neb v3e bylo pfemr3te- MaruAak, L. Hein*, Likat, A. Troja ne cenene. V okoli se pestuji brosk eek a PolaAek. Pfejeme nemocnym ye a v jedne Milne je tfidili a di- xychle uzdraveni a doufam, to v van do beden. Koupili jsme dtvrt pti3ti schtizi budou zase vSechny buAle za $2.50 jinde. Pfijeli jsme mezi nami. ProAila se deka sestfe domil trochu unaveni, ale stab° to Petfikove. Narozeniny v eervnu ma za tu cestu. Pro Hubery to nebyla sestra Hrabinova. Zazpivaly jsme novinka ,neb oni tam ji2 byli peed ji a pfaly zdravi a 3testi do dargich let. tim.

Sestry Krouiku gratuluji sestfe V pondeli ye dvanact hodin si pro mne ptijell syn Johnny, snacha HraWnove neb se stala popryne Elsie a jejich syn Danny. V 1:30 prababiekou, kdy2 u jeji vnueky, p. a pi. Buchta v Baytown dostali nasedli na auto a brali to ku Corpus Christi. Dojeli jsme v malou dceru3ku a pojmenovali ji pet hodin. V3e jsem nalezl v poiadAnna Marie. Schtize mela hladkY ku. V3ude, kde jsme byli, se v3e prubeh. take jsme brzy ukoneily zelenalo a tak to sucho bylo piece neb sestry, kaZda mela doma prazlomeno kvetnovYmi degti. ci jako sbirani a zavafovani okurek Doma mne eekala zprave., ktera a Pile zeleniny.

V poslednfm dopise jsem udelala mne zarmoutila neb oznamovala unartf Carlton F. Peal, ktert byl mylku neb jsem byla Apatne uvebratr meho zete Roy H. Peal. &- domena. Bicentenntal deku Krout Intel 30. kvetna 1976 v Kerrville ku ziskala pani L 0. Hotek, mantel nemocnici po dlouhe nemoci. Byl v ka zesnuleho redaktora Vestniku.

IL svetove valce Wee ranen trap- Doufam, to me to pani Ho gkovi pro nely na italskem bojitti. 1. eervna• mine. byl pochovin s vojenskou poctou a Mile sestry, nate Olaf schfize se uloten k veenemu odpoeinku v Sea- bude konat 8. eervence a tak se doside Memorial Park. Zanechal zde stavte v nejveteim poetu. mantelku Geraldinu; jednu dceru S pozdravem Ridena Zazvorkova si. Carlene Rebeca Peal v Dallas, — SPJST — dva bratry John B. Peal ye Smithville, Tx. a Roy H. Peal v Corpus Christi, Tx.; tit sestry: pani Mildred Vtvoj Enka° ikolstvi v °lune Troubridge, pani Frances Hull v Fayette New Braunfels and pat! Patricia Cornellus v Dear Park, Tx. Mnoho Napsal F. J. Peek kolem roku 1906-8 tech valeentch veteranfi se ukli(Zaslal bratr Mick A. Morris) k veenemu kik:1u a odpodinku do tech zelentch zahrad, aby Dokoneeni n111 mist° tern ,ktertm je podobnS ?o uplynuti techto pet! mesicti kdyt veeobeche kopani v bavine livotn1 osud vymefen.

PozOstaltm vyslovuji hluboce cite postal°, rozetly se ditky, aby svYm nou soustrast. test nehynouef bu- rodieum napomocny byly, tak tee 1 ja se rozloueil s rodinou pana die jeho paroatce I John Stara gramka a odebral jsem se ku sve —ISPJST KR0EEK matte, ktora tehdy bydlela u pana ENN1S ZEN S ICI Jana Mee, zete pana Jare ge, kdet V nisi eery nove cshuzi bylo pfi z dilu delala krop. Price bylo dotomno 23 elenek a tfi nos3tevnice: statek, proeet i ja, se uchopil na pani Alice Grome, dcera sestry Tu ndsto pera motyky a pomahal dope; mala, Donna Garber z Califor- btvat ten vezdejti chlebieek. nie ,ktera je zde naN3tevou u TuNa poeitku mesice eervna ptiPS'ch a pani Andka janeeka z Dal jel °pet pro rrme pan V. Holub z las, ktera se zaroveri stala nagi Navidad a tidal mne, abytch aleselenkou. Srdeene ji mezi nas vita- port na dva mesice u Inch ditky me a doufame, ze bude rada nav- vyudova/. (Vet jsem se tedy-vydal 3teyovat flak schaze Krou3ku. Take as 15 mil daleko za mtm novtm panove Jabla, Joe a Vilem Houdek. povolanim. I tam jsem nalezl vfeVyfizen byl pozdrav od sester TupY, Mho uvItani. Bylo tehdy jenom deZvolinek a Novak. Nemocne sestvet moraysktch rodin na Navidad

23 a vyudoval jsem tam pa ony dva mesice devatenact ditek, ano i veeerami odrostlej3i mladei oobzlvatte poattm. S•ar31 mladica se mne neostychali a 3adali, abych je piijal do y eeerni Skoly. Ze1, to toho easu bylo tak kratce, neb se opet piiblltilo sbirani baviny. Rodiny pa na Holuba a pani Kubalove, u nicht" jsem po tu dobu vyudoval, zasluhuji ode nine taktd nejlepLiho uznani. Pkidinill se vAernotine, by mi pobyt mezi nimi co moZna piljemnym ueinili. Nezapomenu toho nikdy.

Po ukoneeni sbirani ba ylny, usnesl, se maulberai obcane, to mne jiZ nikarn nepusti, nybrz, to sami maji dostateony podet ditek, jen abych pry me& nimi ostal, demut jsem ochotne ptivolil. Pan Fr. Nykel star31, jal se poblite kostela staveti nove obydli, ktere zaroveri sloutti nielo za 3kolu. Jednu svetMci jsme zaaldili pro vyueovani a druhou ku bydleni. Tam jsem vyueoval po dve leta od 20 do 30 dal rovnd privatne, prumerne as lest mesice v race ,ostatni cis musely deti pone hats doma pit polni praci. Ponevad2 me male pfijmy za tech nekolik mesicri vyudovani nedostadovaly, aby zapravily celoroeni Odeje, byl jsem nucen ostat ni eas venovati rolnideni.

Za tfm &elem. koupil jsem si od p. Nykla east vedle leticiho pozemku, na nemt jsem si zafidil malou farmici a tak jsem se stale usadil v Praze, kteratto osada drive jenom pode jmonem Moulberry mama byla. Tfetim rokem proptjdil pan F. Nykel opet jinou budovu pro ekolu, protote podet takii vzrostl na padesat. Byl jsem nucen pfibrati si spolednika. Zaky jsme rozdelili na dve tfidy; muj spolednik pan Dabney vyudoval anglietine a ja, v eeske fedi.

V torn samem rote, totit 1871, nemtlim-li se, zavadela vlada republikanska ptisna ekolni zalcony a nucenou na.VAtevu tkoly, a rovnet i na neitele dodo. 26.cinSr nesmel bez anglicke zkoucsky vyudovatt.

Nemaje pro nedostatek dasu a prosttedka pfiletitosti naueiti se v torn ease anglietine, nebot` nejaktch vtpomoentch knih nebylo k dostinf, myslil jsem, ze jit budu nucen na eas ueitelstvi zanechati. Ale obdane na me nalehaltt Abych totoo nedinil, le se to snad piece net* zprosttedkovati : de.. V nesniud

24 OW thrall jsem se na sveho pkitele pana A. Haiduka, jen2 tehdy v La Grange pravnictvi studoval Pan HaiduSek se vSemane o to zasazoval, abych mohl v Ceske neb nemocke keel. 2adanou zkouku slo Zit, aySak vSe bylo marne, nedosahli jszne toho. 2e vSak jsem inel za spoleenika Amerikana, bylo mi povoleno s nim bez vysvedeem vyueovat.

KdyZ se schyloval Skolni rok ku konci, pomoysleli obeane na stavbu skolni budovy. Za tou. ,ptieinou podali jsme 2adost ku Skoinimu dohliziteli za povoleni stavby. 2adost na.S'e vSak byla odmitnuta s poznamkou, '2e jest na stare Flatonii nemecko-angl.cka kola a tam, ze po pra,vu obec pra2ska sve ditky posilat ma. Tomuto jednani se vLak vetSina obeann optela a vzdor vSem ptekaZkam dali se do stavby nove skolni budovy. Dtevo stavebni bylo tehdy velmi drahe a k tomu se muselo dova2et aZ z Columbus ptes tticet mil vzdaleneho; avSak obetavosti nekolika zamo2nejkch obeana bylo ptec 2adouciho cile dosa2eno. Pan Ondtej Gallia daroyal k tomu fieelu pet akra pozemku leziciho vedle kostela, pan Fr. Nykel, st., pteyzal s vlasteneckou obetavosti stavbu; panove; Jos Vyjala, Jos. Hajek, Filip Budek, Fr. FraneckY, Tom Nykel a vice jinich nejenorn2e peinezi prispeli, ano i pravi a povozy byli napomocni a velkou maji zasluhu o zbudovani prvni desko-anglicke Skoly v texaske Praze. kola byla dohotovena roku 1872 velikosti 18x24 a stala se zatizenim vnittnim Pres pet set dolara. Ponevadi jsem novym gkolnim rokem slo2i1 zkouku, nastoupil jsem sam vyueovani v nove budove. Ditek bylo okolo etykiceti, jei men& byly 3. a2 4 mesice placeny od statu. Ostatni eas vytitoval jsem privatne a tak, jak to v ka2dem zamestnani bYva, main i ja jests z mech dob u nekterich nespravnYch, k pohledani moji trpce zaalou2en.ou mzdu! Takto jsem vyueoval v nove Skole po pet roku v padu kdy2 se sego vice Zan, 2e jsem stadia nemohl, yypomahala mi se zaeateeniky moje maminka.

V roce 1877 dostoupil poeet 2akit ptes 70 a nebylo jive pomoci, net 2e jsem byl nucen plibrati sobs pomocnika. Pan A. Nesrsta, nynej§1 uditel v Praze, mel tehdy po-

ViDSTNtiC nekud pokily a ochotne mi mesica pomohl vyudovat a ptiSti rok na to stal se mym spoleenikern. Skolu jsme pilstaveli a 2actvo rozdelili na dye tidy a po celYch sedm roku spolu svorne jsme vyudovali a2 do roku 1883.

Belem toho Casu dostoupil poeet 2aka pies 80. Stara budova jig nedostaeovala, muselo se pomYget na stavbu nove vetSi budovy. Za tim adelem svolali jsme vAeobecnou schazi, kde2 jednohlasne usneseno, aby se nova budova ptimeitene velikcsti stavela; ihned zvolen stavebni vYbor jeho ptedsedou jsem byl. kola postavena jests behem toho sameho roku; 28 p11 64 a stala pies tisic dolara. Jest to velmi Uhledna budova a zajiste slou21 ku cti pra2skYch obdana.

6asteenS7m mYm pileinenim byl jsem naponiocen Skolu postavit, ale vice jsem jig v ni nevyuaoval.

Po patnactiletem pasobeni co ueitel ,chtel jsem jeti, jak se pravi, na odpodinek; zaidil jsem si tot asi pet mil ji2ne od Prahy vetgi farmu a ichtel jsem se apine rolnictvi venovat. Sotva jsem vAak zapodal zalizovati svou doniovinu, svo lali vfikolni velehradai sousede valnou schazi a usnesli se, 2e pakli bych chtel ditky jejich vyueovat, 2e postavi novou S'kolu na mists, kde dtivejSi velehradska 'Skola stavala, a kterou nekdo v noel zamyslne asi pled S'esti roky zapalil. Po delSim rokovani plivolil jsem k jejich navrhu, ze budu ditky opet vyudovat, neb se pravi, ze zvyk jest druha ptirozenost. Zanedlouho potorn postavena dosti ahledna Skola. Na podzim v roce 1883 zapodal jsem v nove budove opet vyuCovati. Zaku jsem mei okolo pa,desat' .S1u2ba ma obna gela na osm mesica $400 a po dva roky jsem tam vyudoval. Ponevad2 jsem mei pies tti mile ku Skole daleko, musil jsem ka2dodenne na koni jezdit, at' ji2 podasi jakekoliv bylo, nasledkem toho nepohodli vzdal jsem se toho mista, neb mi zaroveri byla nabidnuta blizka nemecko-anglickd Akola pod nazvem Greifova, do ktere nemam ani fipinou mill cesty. Plat mam ten samY, je0,e vice prace. Letos se z tohoto okoli odstehovali nekteti nemeeti obyvatele, na jejich misto di t e k plibylo mi dostatek desko-moravskYch, take jest dve tretiny deskYch a jedna tretina nemeckYch

26,ka. VSech jest nee° pies etyticet, asi polovina z okresu Lavaca a druha pale z Fayette. NejvetLi mj, cini, 2e muslin ye ttech jazycich vyueovat od zadatednika a2 do toho pokroeilejSiho vSem latedepsanYm ptedmetain. Zajiste uzna kahlY soudnY etenat, jak v obt12nem postaveni se nalezam, av§ak kdo se na vojnu da, musi bojovat, jen kdyl zvitezi. A za viterstvi bych pova2oval, pakli by me vynasna2eni pattieneho uznani u kra jams doglo.

Tuto, mileni etenatov é, podal jsem vam jednoduchY a strudnY naertek sveho 2ivotopisu a sedmnactileteho pasobeni mezi zdejSimi Oecho-Moravany. Mnoho nesnazi a obtiZe bylo mi za to dobu ptetrpet', jet zaznamenati nehodlam.

Doufam, 2"e toto postadi aby si ueinili pozdeji sem ptibyvgi osadnici pojem o prvnich zdejSich deskoanglickSrch .§kolach.

Se srdednYm pozdravem na vAech ny milene etenate ,znamenam se s actou F. J. Peek SPJST —

TAK VSELICOS Pik Aneika Houdkova

ObdrZela jsem peknou pohlednici od naSi elenky, sestry Marie Nesudove, ktera prase meka navSlevou u sveho syna Alberta a jeho rodiny ve Washington, D.C. Mika, ze je tam krasne poeasi a u2ive, dovolene ve lice pane. Take se poteSi se sySim malYm vnukem, ktereho east() nevidi. Plejeme sestke Nesudove ten vYlet a doufame, te se brzy zase vrati mezi nas do Dallas.

Minuly tYden me bylo oznameno, ze sestra Frantika Hou2vidkova, ktera bydli v Domove odpodinku v Taylor musela bYti odvezena do tamni John's nemocnice nebot‘ me la potiZe se srdcem. Litujeme na.l sestru a doufame, 2e se brzy zotavi a bude zase vesela jako drive.

Minulou nedeli 13. eervna jsem byla hostem katolickeho spolku KJT a KJT nebot` oslavovali prvni 3,TYrod; postaveni spolkove sine zde v Dallas. Meli velmi dobrY °bed a peknou navAtevu. Pozvani hosts se setadili asli v prvni 'lade ku hlavnim stolfan uprostted sine. Stoly byly velmi vkusne ozdobeny stuhami v narodnich barvach dervene, modre a bile a oprostted byla velka kytice krasnYch karafiata. Po obede gtedseda KJT, pan Adolf Adameik kratce promluvil a pak ptedstavil

Ve sttedu 30. dervna 1976

ptedSedy rianS4ch spOlku a nekteti tekli par slov gratulace spolkiim KJT a KJT a podekovali za mile pozvani a dobre poho gteni. Bylo to yee velice hezke, ttebaZe kratke nehot' natal museli odjeti do Waco, protole v ten den byl zadatek sjezdu SPJST (totiZ delegati se sji2de Ii a zapisovali neb v pondeli pak zadal sjezd). Pak lide besedovali mezi sebou a ye tki hodiny odpoledne hudebnici Effinger Combo pekne hrali k tanci. Podasi bylo opravdu idealni a tak se zas yee vydatilo. Dekujeme za pozvani a pohogteni a ptejeme obema spolkUm mnoho etesti do budoucna.

Ptieti mesic 18. Cervence bude se zde konat 0esky den v sini KJT a KJT a slibuji nam, ze vee bude Ceske a velice pekne tak se budeme Welt. Jeete musim sdelit, mladieka sleana Peggy Janeekova, dcera matriZelti Ernest JaneekovYch jako statni kralovna KJT byla take s narni u hlavniho stolu pri hotejel slavnosti. Je to take vnueka naei sestry Anaky JaneCkoye. Ptejeme ji mnoho Uspikhtii.

Janeekovi jsou elenove i4adu 84, SP JST ji2 davno.

V poslednim eisle restniku jsem videla, 'Ze nag dobrY pititel pan Joe B. HejnY od Hlavni fita.dovny obdrZel uznani za vee co pro spo lek SPJST vykonal behem let a ja a moji bratki mu srdeene gratulujeme neb si to skuteene zaslouZil. Take me bylo sdeleno, Ze on byl opet zvolen ye sjezdu do Utadu mistoptedsedy a pan 8efeik je pry lopet redaktorem. To jsme radi slyg eli a ptejeme jim mnoho zdravi a vee dobre. Radi jsme slyseli take, ze sjezd se vydatil a yee dobie dopadlo. Doufejme, ze SPJST bude pokradovat nadale kuptedu jako dosud.

- SPJST — Daniel Adam z Veleslavina ( 44 1546 — 1599) Letos v srpnu tomu bude 430 let kdy se narodil v Praze 31. srpna 1546 y Yznainny spisovatel, redaktor a nakladatel s yysokogkolskYm vzde lanim, Daniel Adam.

Jak bylo v made tehdejei doby, uvadel za svYm jmenem ptidavek z Veleslavina, ponevad2 jeho otec, Stepan Adam, pochazel z Veleslavina u Prahy. Tu v Praze mladY Daniel po ptedbeZnYch studiich se stal mistrem svobodnYch umeni v roce 1569 na Karlove universite.

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Mezi jeho uditell byl i Prokop Lupad z Hlavadova (1530-1587), po jeho odchodu do DomaNic v jiztiich Adam pke yzal jeho misto profesora historie. V roce 1576 odeeel vgak Daniel Adam z universitni profesury, olemi se s Annou 1VIelantrichovou a svernu tchanu, znamemu tiskati Jltikovi Melan trichovi z AventYna, zadal pomahat v praci. Po 1VIelantrichove smrti v roce 1580 Adam ptevzal nakiadatelstvi i tiskarnu a v tu dobu ziskal i SlechtickY Mimo prace spojene s tiskarnou venoval se teZ mestskYm zalelitostem i obecni spra ye a byl representantem pra2skeho Stareho Mesta na deskem snernu.

Tu pti snemovem jednani o naboZenskYch vecech se zastaval Bratrske jednoty. Jeliko2 redaktor, tiskat a nakladatel Adam byl velmi obliben pro kvalitu a Upravu syYch jeho ptedeasria smrt v 55 letech 18. kijna 1599 byla lelena celYm narodem. Oblibu Daniela Adama z Veleslavina potvrzuje i petatticet soueasnYch humanistickych basniku, kteti slozili elegie na jeho smrt. Mezi temito dily byl slavny Mistr Jan Campanus od Zikmunda Wintera (Epitaphia 1599) sve tiskatske, redakeni a nakladatelske prace Adam sepsal Kalendat historicky (1578) uvadejici u kaZdeho dne a letopoetu &Waite i pametihodne udalosti padajici na ureite datum. Tato kni ha byla ureena CeskYm etenattim, aby ve svern "jazyku pkirozenem", mohli eisti to, co jini etou v cizich jazycich. Druhe vydani Kalendale (1590) bylo ureeno vzdelanemu meg t`anstvu; zpravy v tomto vydani jsou oheirtejei a podrob nejei, historicky ne Vidy zcela spo lehlive. Adam take ptekladal a upravoval ye svem vydani dila cizi. V roce 1584 pteloiil a vytiskl Karionovu Kroniku sveta a v temZe roce zpracoval a vydal spis Politia h'storica (0 vrchnostech a spravcich syetskYch knihy patery).

Toto dilo je upravenY spis Regentenbuch (tj. Rukovet` pro vladnuti) nemeckeho pravnika Lauterbecka ureeny mestskemu patriciatu. Adam se tu teZ zastava selskeho lidu a jeho 'vlastenectvi se yyznaeuje kritikou tech, kteti bezhlave kopfruji cizi vzory, v to dobe zvlagte italske. Dal gim velmn yYznamnYm AdamovYm pfekladatelskYin dilem jsou v roce 1585 yydane Kroniky dye o zaloleni zeme 'desk& prvni z

latiny od Eneaee Silvia Piccolominiho (papa Pius II.) z roku 1458 a druha deska, od Martina Kuthena z roku 1539, sPojene v jeden icelek. Adam byl horL y Ym obhajcem deskeho jazyka jak ye svych pfeklaciech tak i v ptedmluvach k y ydavanYin spistim. Jell° slovniky: Dictionarum ling u a g e Latinae (1579), Nomenclator ..tribus linguis (1586) co2 je latinsko-eeskonemecky slovnik, Silva quadr-lin- • guis a Nomenclator quadrilinguis (oba desko-latinsjko-teeko-nemecke slovniky y ydane zaroven v rote 1598) jsou skvelYmi dily, ktere velmi ptispely ku zdokonaleni Ceskeho jazyka. Adamovy vzdelavaci sna by a peee o spraynou jazykovou formu jsou dva hlavni rysy jeho einnosti. Upravaini sy Ych spisii (ved le Kralicke bible) Adam ptispel takovou mirou ku kodifikaei eeetiny, ze jazyk jeho doby se pravem oznaduje jako "Veleslavinska, deetina". Adam teZ ziskal nehynouci zasluhy jako popularizator humanistickYch vedomosti a jako redaktor a nakladatel tisku, jejicht tech nicks a esteticka, &oven je vynikajici i nyni po vice jak etyki sta letech.

6eskSr tisk — nejdfive knihy, poz deji noviny a easop:sy byl stare vlasti behem thstaleteho pan stvi Habsburkil hlavni, ba nejddleHtejei posilou a fitechou naSich ptedkti, zejmena na venkove, na morayskych dedinach nebo v deskYch vesnicich.

Od dob pobelohorskYch — citujili znameho vlastence a vynikajiiciho historickeho spisovatele clava Beneee Ttebizskeho (*1849 t1884) — vine se naeimi dejinami jako zlata nit' tato skuteenost: "Dokud nevyrazili na gim ptedkum z rukou knihu, a jestli snad ji vyrazili, dokud ji nedovedli ukrYti pied nimi a vyrvati jim ji z ruky tak, aby se k ni vicekrat nedostali, dotud pH veem utrpeni tivel na..e utlumiti a umrtviti marno bylo! 6es kou knihu z ruky ptedkii vyraziti, tu knihu z dedin a vesnic vypleniti, knihu do yetru rozhazeti, bYvalo odedayna ptedni snahou na rich neptatel."

Bible, kancionaly, Hajkova eeska, kronika i rozliena, proroctvi, z nichZ nejznamejei bylo proroctvi Sybillino a proroctvi Slepeho mladence byly tiskoviny naeim ptedkum behem 301ete valky i po ni

26 ty nejdraZgi — na ty nepfitel hlavne mel spadeno. Ko jen na ptiklad bibli, ktere nejvice pochazely z proslule Melantrichovy tiskar ny (tada z nich za nakladatele Daniela Adama z Veleslavina) bylo znideno nebo cenztrou v nich stranek nebo jednotlivych slov zaderneno east° k nespoditani! Nej znamej gi z techto cenzorii a nicite lit kulturniho odkazu VfedeglYch generaci byl v 18. stoleti jesuita Ant Koniag ; j eho pokradovatele at' uz za Metternichova nebo Bachova absolutismu o stoleti pozdeji s podporou policejniho rakouskeho vladniho systemu a pomoci zaprodancil co zapieli vlastni krev me li ptedevgim zameteno na Ceske noviny, ktere cenzurovali, strankoy e omezovali a ptipadne zastavovali. (Na pfiklad Hay ha& Slo van, srpen 1851 -- viz mtlj dle,nek `Karel Havlidek BorovskY" °Veteny nedavno v na gem Vestniku). sill, teror a pronasledovani vlasteneckYch kulturnich pracovnikil i omezovani a zakazovani deskych novin a jineho deskeho tisku sililo vgak narodni uvedomeni ve vgech vrstvach lidu a posleze vyvrcholilo stetni svobodou v rode 1918.

Jak tomu bylo na amenckem Jihu, u nes v Texasu? Adkoliv die neovellenYch IhistorickYch pramenfi prvnim 6echem, jen stanul na texaske Ode po ztroskotani gpanelske lodi u Galvestonu v roce 1528 byl Prokop Vydral (tento krajan byl pry Menem spaneiske expedice Panfio de Narvaez, kterou vedl Alvar Nunez de Vaca), vystehovalci na geho pfivodu zaCali se ste hovati do Texasu az koncem 18. stoleti a hlavni emigradni vina ze stare vlasti byla vlastne ye stoleti minulem.

Prod se tehda stehovali na gi kra jane ze svYch domovii ye stare vlasti? Pfidinou emigrace velke vet giny nageho lidu za more do Ameriky, pfedev gim do Texasu, byla nabo2enske, a politicks nesvoboda, mimo svlzeinou ekonomickou i hospodatskou situadi v horna.tYch cos tech severovYchodni Moravy (VaLo gska) odkud pochazelo devadesat procent na gich ptedchtdctl, pre.kopnikfi v tomto state .Stejne jako narod ye stare vlasti ,tak i vystehovalci si vazili desky'ch knih a vge ho deskeho tisku; v2dyt` velmt easto mezi terni nekolika vecmi a trochou gatstvo pfivezli si sebou Kralicke

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bible, Svatovacla yske kancion)aly, rtitzne rnodlitebni knaky atd. Byly to tedy Ceske knihy ze stare vlasti a pozdejAi kalendafe, Casopisy a no viny tigtene v Ceske fedi j:2 zde v USA, je2 byly jim vzpruhou a posilou po denni lopote na farmach nebo v osadach, ktere si tu v Texasu zalozili. Ceske noviny byly jim jak informa,cemi o Zivote jinYch krajanfi v Texasu i dal gich dastech USA a zpravami ze stare vlasti, tak i zabavou, potegenim a poudenim.

6eskSr tisk, ptedevgim noviny, se odebiral, det1 a do novin se te2 psalo; noviny byly "host do domu" v pravem siova smyslu a noviny byly netr(pelive oeekavany, kdy je rstonog pfinese. Ceske noviny a Ca sopisy (sem path Vestnik s jeho deskou cast) jsou nadale dteny, je jich pouZivano na universitach a ji-• nYch skolach tu v USA, kde se deg -tinavyudje tbadskYchnovi i jinYch publikaci je Casto jedinYm potegenim mnoha na gim statedktin a statenkarn tu v Texasu a jinych statech Unie, teelem dne gni me fivahy pod Carou neni historicke sepsani dejin nageho krajanskeho tisku zde v Texasu; namet teto iivahy souvisejici s mYm hlavnim dlankem "Da niel Adam z Veleslavina" je zachovain' v nezmengene mite toho India co nam zde v Texasu z deskeho tisku zbylo. Delaji-li se plany a pfedsevzeti jakehokoliv druhu co je pofteba zlep git, o co ustovat a no, sem pracovat v kterekoliv zale2itosti, tak zadina se nejdfive doma; jinYmi slovy feeeno: zameta se nejdisive pied vlastnim prahem. Nage Jednota ma dle platnYch stanov tento fide: poskytovati 2ivotni pojigteni svYm dlentinn a usilovati o Ovotnost :leCi, tradie a zvykil nagieh pfedkt. Tat se tedy kaldeho dlena a kade dlenky nageho pfivodu, od Hlavni fitadovny do nejmengiho fadu: "Co kolem Nvotnosti deskeho jazyka delis?"

Jan J. Hares Houston — SPJST —

v v Ueme se cesky Let Us Study Czech

Lekce patnicti -- Lesson No. lb Dobry den pani Novikova. Jsem rid, ie umite Cesky.

Dobrj, den, Honzo! Slyeela jsem, ie mate zijem o eeitinu.

Ano, tee se uei ► eisti a psiti eesky.

To je bajeene. Jiste, ie tvoje habieka je tomu rida.

Maminka tee ma z toho radost, ie pi.si babiece &sky. Babieka neete anglicky.

Je eatina, gild?

Neni velmi teiki. Tatinek "Bez price nejsou koliee!"

To je pravda. Rada bych jeite mluvila, ale musim uz jit. Sbohem, Honzo!

Tee mim naspech. Weer jedeme do mesta. Na shledanou, pani Novikovi!

Slovnieek — Vocabulary pani Novakovi -- Mrs. Novak zajem — interest sestina — Czech language bijeenk — wonderful juste — surely radost — joy p- avda — truth anglicky — English (adv.)

— Czech cake teeka, — difficult, heavy musiti II — must umeti II — to know how slyg eti II — to hear psiti III — to write eisti — to read iikati 1 — to say jeti III — to drive jiti III — to go (on foot) spech — hurry price— work /nest° — town, city bez — without tvoje — your, yours Mluvnice — Grammar I. Conjugation of the verbs of the third conjugation: eisti — to read (hard stem) Singular 1st person — etu 2nd person — 'etee 3rd person — ete Plural 1st person — eterne 2nd person — etete 3rd person — etou psati — to write (soft stern) „Radilif byes se nevidels, nschala Juts Singular dome intim-spray ..."

1st person — pisi (-u, colloquial)

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Ve stredu 30. eervna 1976 2nd person — pigeg 3rd person — pie Plural 1st person — pigeme 2nd person — pigete 3rd person — pig i (-ou, eolloquial) 2. Hereafter the verbs in the vocabulary will be labeled as I. II III, conjugation. This classification will serve to guide you in conjugating. In previous lessons the endings for conjugations I and II were given.

3. Conjugation of verbs given in the vocabulary: musiti: umeti: Minim musim music umig musi umi umime musime umime musite musi -eji aminie umite jeti: umeji jedu jiti: jede jdu jede jedeme jde jde jedete j dem0, jedoti jdete jdou fikati rikam rikag riki iikame rikate rikaji 4. Explanation of phrases Mate zajem o eeitinu. — You are interested in Czech.

Ma z toho radost. — He is happy about it.

To je pravda. — That's the truth, or that's right.

Mam naspech --- I'm in a hurry Musim uz jiti. — I must go now.

Rada byc ► jet mluvila — I would like to talk some more.

Bez price nejsou kolace. — You can't have cake Without work.

(This is a popular Czech saying; "one must work hard to get somewhere".)

Homework 1. Translate and practice reading the conversation.

2. Learn all the new words and expressions.

3. Study the three types of conjugation given in the previous lessons and in this lesson.

4. Practice the conversation with some member of your family.

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Saturday, July 3 — Eddie Klepac and the Temple Rhythm Masters Saturday, July 10 — Social Combinations (also all-day general cleanup day) Sunday, July 11 — Bartek Reunion 11 a.m.

Saturday, July 17 — Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Sunday, July 18 — Jezek-Kotrla reunion, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, July 20 — Trustees' meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 24 — No dance at night (preparations for festival) Sunday, July 25 — Bicentennial Festival starting 12 noon; food booths open; flag raising program starts at 1:30; games and other booths open at 3 p.m.; continuous music on mobile stage and in beer garden. Free dance from 7 to 11, with Vrazel Polka Band (No Choral Group practices in July and August)

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